Enforcement


OSHA's Temporary Worker Initiative Outlined at Safety 2016

Robert Lewellen and Scott DeBow, CSP/ARM, together discussed temporary workers in health and safety and the relationship the American Staffing Association has with OSHA.

Tennessee Truck Driver Considered an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

The driver, Randall Weddle, was served a federal order on June 22.

Plastics Company Doesn't Fix Fall Hazard, Now Owes $87K

MVP Plastics out of New York has been cited by OSHA for a repeat violation.

Massachusetts Trucking Company Ordered to Shut Down by FMCSA

An investigation led to a declaration of imminent hazard to public safety by the agency.

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Amazon for Violating Hazmat Regulations

The agency alleges Amazon did not properly package and mark the package, given the contents.

OSHA Cites Construction Company after Serious Fall Injury

Paramo Daniela Construction was cited for willful, repeat. and other than serious violations.

OSHA Penalizes Company for Firing Driver Who Refused to Violate Safety Regulations

NFI Interactive Logistics has been ordered to reinstate the employee and pay a total of $276,000, DOL announced.

Ashley Furniture Corporate-Wide Settlement Announced

Ashley Furniture has agreed to pay penalties of $1.75 million, to correct all cited violations, and to retain a vice president for safety who is responsible for managing a corporate-wide program to identify and evaluate prevention and control of machine hazards.



Auto Company Failed to Protect Workers from Toxic Compounds: OSHA

Dent Wizard faces $51K in fines for safety failures.

Aqua Ohio Cited After Trench Collapse Leads to Death of Employee

OSHA has cited the utility company for failing to protect workers in trenches.

Mississippi Boat Manufacturer Cited

"Employers should not wait for an OSHA inspection to identify fire, explosion, and electric shock hazards as well as those associated with flammable and combustible chemicals in the workplace," said Eugene Stewart, OSHA's area director in the Jackson Office.

OSHA: Postal Facility Failed to Train Workers in Emergency Plans, Blocked Exits and Routes

The sorting facility also had inoperable fire doors, according to the agency.

OSHA Investigation at Georgia Nursery Reveals Deadly Workplace Hazards

Evergreen Nursery has been cited for 18 serious violations.

Alstom

OSHA Cites Railcar Manufacturer for Hazardous Exposures

The agency has issued 17 serious violations and $105,000 in penalties for exposures at Alstom's Hornell, N.Y., plant.

Workers Exposed to Chemical Hazards at Fragrance Manufacturer

OSHA has issued one repeat, six serious, and one other-than-serious violation.

UK Telecom Firm Fined $881,000 for Fall Hazards

British Telecommunications PLC has been fined £600,000, equivalent to $881,000, after two of its workers were seriously injured in falls in April 2010, the UK's Health and Safety Executive reported May 27.

12 Million Vehicles Recalled Over Takata Air Bags

12 Million Vehicles Recalled Over Takata Air Bags

Eight manufacturers were affected.

OSHA: Pennsylvania Contractors Expose Employees to Serious Workplace Dangers

OSHA has fined the contractors more than $236,000.

New Zealand Company Paying $180,000 After Driver Dies on First Workday

"This was a tragic example of what can happen when training is not provided," said WorkSafe Chief Inspector Keith Stewart. "As an agent of Hawke, Mr. Thompson failed to ensure that the victim was trained to do his job safely. Employees and contractors should be fully equipped to manage any work-related risk so they can go home to their families at the end of each working day, let alone on the first day of work."

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