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Nearly 1 in 5 Amazon Delivery Contractors Injured in 2021, New Report Shows

Nearly 1 in 5 Amazon Delivery Contractors Injured in 2021, New Report Shows

The report shows a jump in injuries from 2020 to 2021.

OSHA Cites Lumber Manufacturer After Struck-By Incident

OSHA Cites Lumber Manufacturer After Struck-By Incident

An Alabama worker was struck by a forklift and fatally injured last November.

Didion Milling Inc Indicted by Grand Jury

Didion Milling Inc Indicted by Grand Jury

The counts relate to an incident in 2017 that killed five workers and injured 15 others.

Worker Injuries in Consecutive Days Leads to Multiple Citations for Company

Worker Injuries in Consecutive Days Leads to Multiple Citations for Company

OSHA proposed $341,866 in penalties for the two repeat, 16 serious and five other than serious violations.

OSHA Places Company in SVEP After Worker Fatally Injured in Trench Collapse

OSHA Places Company in SVEP After Worker Fatally Injured in Trench Collapse

The company was also cited for three willful citations.

Oregon OSHA Adopts New Rules on Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Oregon OSHA Adopts New Rules on Heat and Wildfire Smoke

The rules follow temporary emergency requirements from last year.

Contractor Cited After Workers Found in Unprotected Trenches at Two Sites

Contractor Cited After Workers Found in Unprotected Trenches at Two Sites

OSHA previously cited the contractor for similar violations.

Fire Risk Assessments and The Role of “Responsible Persons” In The U.K.

Fire Risk Assessments and The Role of “Responsible Persons” In The U.K.

The person responsible for fire safety must recognize their role in mitigating fire risks.



Companies Cited After Bridge Collapse Kills One Worker and Injures Another

Companies Cited After Bridge Collapse Killed One Worker and Injured Another

The collapse was caused by a portion of the bridge that was overstressed.

Company Cited After Oil Well Explosion Leaves Three Workers Seriously Injured

Company Cited After Oil Well Explosion Leaves Three Workers Seriously Injured

Now OSHA is proposing citations and a penalty of $453k.

OSHA Proposes $793K in Penalties for PA Contractor

OSHA Proposes $793K in Penalties for PA Contractor

Included in the citation are willful and safety violations.

Refractory Manufacturer Cited After Worker’s Arm Amputated

Refractory Manufacturer Cited After Worker’s Arm Amputated

The incident led OSHA to cite TYK America for 11 safety violations.

Recycling Facility Placed in SVEP After Worker

Recycling Facility Placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program After Worker's Death

OSHA also cited it for fall and machine hazard violations.

Texas Contractor Cited After Workers Injured in Trench Collapse

Texas Contractor Cited After Workers Injured in Trench Collapse

The two workers were allegedly told to return to a partially collapsed trench. It collapsed again.

Raytheon Global Headquarters Named “Star Level” Worksite Again

Raytheon Global Headquarters Named “Star Level” Worksite Again

The aerospace and defense company had its status renewed last week.

Illinois Contractor Cited for Exposing Workers to Fall Hazards

Illinois Contractor Cited for Exposing Workers to Fall Hazards

OSHA found workers at heights above 10 feet without adequate fall protection.

 Construction Contractor Cited After Worker Fatally Injured

Construction Contractor Cited After Worker Fatally Injured

The incident occurred when the worker was struck by an object.

OSHA Proposes to Reconsider Arizona State OSHA Plan

OSHA Proposes to Reconsider Arizona State OSHA Plan

OSHA says the agency’s policies are not as effective as federal OSHA standards.

OSHA Cites Company for Violations Relating to Fall Hazards

OSHA Cites Company for Violations Relating to Fall Hazards

OSHA’s citations include nine violations, including three willful.

OSHA Launches New Program to Help Prevent Worker Heat Injury and Illness

OSHA Launches New Program to Help Prevent Worker Heat Injury and Illness

The program is a first-ever for the nation, coming months after OSHA’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

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