Federal safety officials have proposed more than $1 million in penalties after a follow-up inspection found repeated excavation and workplace safety violations.
Shrader Homes Inc. was cited after inspectors found workers exposed to multiple hazards at a White City framing site, including unprotected heights, damaged ladders and missing eye protection, marking several serious and repeat violations.
The U.S. Department of Labor has appointed new leaders to direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and the Office of Disability Employment Policy. The appointments are aimed at strengthening workplace safety, compliance, and worker protection across industries.
A new two-year agreement between OSHA and the Recycled Materials Association will provide resources and training to help employers and workers reduce hazards in the recycling sector.
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has fined Purelight Power LLC more than $250,000 for repeated violations of fall protection rules after inspectors found rooftop workers unprotected at dangerous heights.
Following multiple 2024 inspections, Newark-based RRC Home Improvement agrees to pay $155,000 and implement enhanced safety measures to protect roofing workers.