Machine Guarding/Lockout


OSHA Cites Alabama Meat Processing Plant for Repeated Safety Violations

OSHA Cites Alabama Meat Processing Plant for Repeated Safety Violations

OSHA has cited Dean Sausage Company for repeated safety violations, proposing $103,245 in fines after a July 2024 inspection.

ASSP Revises Standards for Safety Training and Hazardous Energy Control

ASSP Revises Standards for Safety Training and Hazardous Energy Control

The ASSP has updated two safety standards to improve workplace safety training and hazardous energy control.

Cleveland Manufacturer Faces OSHA Citations After Two Worker Amputations

G&S Metal Products Co. Inc. faces $182,293 for safety violations involving unguarded machinery.

OSHA Fines Ohio Flooring Manufacturer $255K After Severe Worker Injury

OSHA Fines Ohio Flooring Manufacturer $255K After Severe Worker Injury

Graf Custom Hardwoods was cited with 14 safety violations following the incident.

Connected Lockout/Tagout

Connected Lockout/Tagout

LOTO is critical and complex, but businesses have new technology solutions to ensure compliance and safety. What’s involved?

Texas Furniture Manufacturer Cited for Safety Violations After Worker Injuries

Texas Furniture Manufacturer Cited for Safety Violations After Worker Injuries

Artco-Bell Corp. faces $257,000 in penalties after a worker sustained severe injuries due to a lack of required machine guards.

New Study Reports Rise in Lockout/Tagout Violations Led by Manufacturing

New Study Reports Rise in Lockout/Tagout Violations Led by Manufacturing

A recent study shows a 29 percent increase in lockout/tagout violations from 2022 to 2023, particularly affecting the manufacturing sector.

Setting a New Safety Standard with Digital Lockout/Tagout

Setting a New Safety Standard with Digital Lockout/Tagout

Digital LOTO systems and procedures are driving beneficial safety enhancements. How do companies train employees in this important technological shift?



Viscofan USA Faces $197,054 in Fines for Safety Failures

Viscofan USA Faces $197,054 in Fines for Safety Failures

OSHA cites company for nine violations after two workers suffer severe injuries in separate incidents.

Proper Use and Maintenance of Die Safety Blocks for Optimal Protection

Proper Use and Maintenance of Die Safety Blocks for Optimal Protection

Proper use and maintenance of die safety blocks are essential for preventing injuries and ensuring the safety of workers in manufacturing environments.

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"Can't Rather than Don't" Makes Injuries Impossible

The "can't rather than don't" principle emphasizes using engineering controls to make safety incidents physically impossible, rather than relying on administrative controls that depend on worker vigilance.

Georgia Sawmill Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker

Georgia Sawmill Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker's Fatal Injury

The December 2023 incident resulted in $267,327 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Cites Pallet Manufacturer for Violations Tied to Machine Safety Hazards

OSHA Cites Pallet Manufacturer for Violations Tied to Machine Safety Hazards

Konz Wood Products faces a total of $177,453 in proposed penalties.

Chicago Medical Glass Manufacturer Cited for Repeat Safety Violations

Chicago Medical Glass Manufacturer Cited for Repeat Safety Violations

The Germany-based Gerresheimer Glass Inc. failed to provide required training, exposing workers to machine hazards, according to OSHA investigators.

OSHA Finds Bread Company Violated Safety Rules Following Worker’s Injury

OSHA Finds Bread Company Violated Safety Rules Following Worker’s Injury

Pan-O-Gold Baking Company faces $262,953 in proposed penalties

Automotive Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties After Fatal Workplace Incident

Automotive Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties After Fatal Workplace Incident

Faurecia Emissions Control Systems NA LLC was cited with 10 citations and a total of $314,555 in proposed penalties.

Ohio Manufacturer Faces $253,515 in Penalties After Failure to Address Hazards

Ohio Manufacturer Faces $253,515 in Penalties After Failure to Address Hazards

ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC has a long history of OSHA non-compliance.

OSHA Finds Alabama Forklift Parts Manufacturer Exposed Workers to Caught-In Hazards

OSHA Finds Alabama Forklift Parts Manufacturer Exposed Workers to Caught-In Hazards

The agency investigated Cullman Casting following the death of a foundry worker.

Pennsylvania Finishing Company Cited for Safety Hazards Following Worker Fatality

Pennsylvania Finishing Company Cited for Safety Hazards Following Worker Fatality

Vorteq Coil Finishers LLC faces $345,685 in proposed penalties.

Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

OSHA cited the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer with 17 violations.

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