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MSHA Extends Public Comment Window on Proposed Updates to Federal Standards

MSHA Extends Public Comment Window on Proposed Updates to Federal Standards

The changes would increase protection of miners from exposure to silica dust.

OSHA Announces Citations for Ergonomic Hazards at Amazon Warehouse

The investigation centered on a fulfillment center in New Jersey.

Dollar Tree Fined for Repeat Safety Violations

Dollar Tree Fined for Repeat Safety Violations

The state investigation centers on a store in Tacoma, Washington.

OSHA Fines Sonny Steel Erectors for Continued Fall Protection Violations

The Houston-based company faces proposed penalties of $266,416.

MSHA Identified 242 Violations in June 2023

MSHA Identified 242 Violations in June 2023

The inspections covered 18 mines and spanned 12 states.

Amazon Trial on Warehouse Worker Safety Has Begun in Washington

Amazon Trial on Warehouse Worker Safety Has Begun in Washington

The trial follows two years of investigation by state OSHA officials.

McDonald’s Faces Child Labor Violations Across 16 Locations in Louisiana and Texas

McDonald’s Faces Child Labor Violations Across 16 Locations in Louisiana and Texas

The violations pertain to more than 80 workers under the age of 18.

White House Issues Hazard Alert to Guard Against Extreme Heat

White House Issues Hazard Alert to Guard Against Extreme Heat

As record-breaking heat continues, the measure is the first hazard alert tied to heat.



OSHA Cites Jacksonville Psychiatric Facility for Safety Violation Following Attack

OSHA Cites Jacksonville Psychiatric Facility for Safety Violation Following Attack

The incident is the latest of three similar investigations involving the same parent company.

Chinese Spaghetti Factory Faces OSHA Fines Over Unguarded Equipment

Chinese Spaghetti Factory Faces OSHA Fines Over Unguarded Equipment

The Boston company’s investigation initially focused on an unsafe dumpling machine.

OSHA Issues Petco Store Citations for Rodents, Other Hazards

OSHA Issues Petco Store Citations for Rodents, Other Hazards

The Andover, Massachusetts location faces proposed penalties of $129,473.

Concurrent Group Faces OSHA Fines for Electrocution Hazards Following a Worker’s Death

Concurrent Group Faces OSHA Fines for Electrocution Hazards Following a Worker’s Death

The company faces more than $40,000 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Determines Maersk Line Limited Violated Seaman’s Protection Act

OSHA Determines Maersk Line Limited Violated Seaman’s Protection Act

The Virginia-based company retaliated against a seaman who reported safety concerns.

OSHA Discovered Multiple Safety Hazards at Sanimax USA’s Wisconsin Plant

OSHA Discovered Multiple Safety Hazards at Sanimax USA’s Wisconsin Plant

The company faces nearly $300,000 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Finds Sawmill Failed to Remediate Exposed Saw Following a Worker’s Death

Missouri Mats now faces $346,954 in proposed penalties.

DOL Proposes New Rule to Clarify PPE Standards

DOL Proposes New Rule to Clarify PPE Standards

The change would increase protection for construction workers.

OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meets in August

OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meets in August

The meeting gives the public the chance to address the committee.

New Final Rule from DOL Requires Certain Employers to Submit Injury, Illness Data

New Final Rule from DOL Requires Certain Employers to Submit Injury, Illness Data

The final rule applies to certain employers in high-hazard industries with 100 or more workers.

OSHA Announces Citations for 8 Violations at Florida-Based Dollar General Stores

OSHA Announces Citations for 8 Violations at Florida-Based Dollar General Stores

This latest round of citations brings Dollar General to $21 million in proposed penalties since 2017.

OSHA Proposes Over $1M in Penalties for American Samoa Contractor

OSHA Proposes Over $1M in Penalties for American Samoa Contractor

The contractor, which has a history of violations, was cited for 21 violations following January 2023 inspections.

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