Speakers include keynoter Jim Davidson, a veteran of many high-altitude climbs and rescues, and Closing General Session speaker Daryl "Moose" Johnston, a three-time Super Bowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys and "NFL on Fox" analyst.
OSHA has cited Shady Knob Pallet Co. for 17 serious safety violations.
OSHA says that Lauren Manufacturing ignored machine safety hazards.
The investigation was done as part of OSHA's National Emphasis Program on Amputations. OSHA issued 36 safety citations after a previous inspection in December 2014.
HB&G Building Products Inc. has been cited for 15 serious violations, the agency announced.
L&I cited Industrial Container Services for seven failure to abate serious violations related to the confined space hazards and for not ensuring that moving parts were de-energized to prevent workers from becoming caught in machinery.
Kemper Valve & Fittings faces $71,000 in proposed fines.
OSHA cited 11 serious violations for Cleveland Die & Manufacturing Company.
OSHA has proposed $54K in penalties.
It is important to note that any documents produced can be utilized to issue citations, thus, the employer should not produce any documents unless required by law.
It said the company was fined $6,600 for not safeguarding exposed shafts in four locations, including the conveyor where Busha died; and $8,400 for a serious-repeat violation of not ensuring that bench grinders were guarded to prevent severe injuries to the hand and face.
A worker was seriously injured when his arm became trapped in a conveyor belt he was maintaining.
NIOSH's blog highlighted research findings presented during a joint session of the NORA Manufacturing Sector and Services Sector Councils.
Dustin G. Richartz is the 2015 Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year, honoring him for his work in developing safety and health programs throughout his career. The 2015 Award for Innovation in Occupational Safety Management went to Jack Reiter, president and CEO of Machine Safety Management.
The expo is bulging with a record number of exhibitors, an ASSE spokesman confirmed, and the downtown area's attractions are impressing visitors.
Griffin Lumber & Hardware received a willful violation from OSHA, which said the company ignored hazards.
OSHA found 50 violations at the Broken Arrow, Okla., facility.
Cal/OSHA cited C.C.Myers, Inc. and Terry Equipment, Inc.
"William Lloyd and Lloyd Industries are serial violators of OSHA safety standards, and their workers have paid the price," Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels said May 11. "For 15 years, they have repeatedly put their employees at risk of serious injuries. This must stop now."
OSHA has cited Wellington Stamping for seven serious violations.