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Arizona State OSHA Plan to Remain, OSHA Says

OSHA announced that it will be withdrawing the proposal it placed last year.

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OSHA's Newly Signed Memorandum Will Help Protect More Workers

The agency will be able to provide certain visa certifications starting March 30.

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OSHA Cites Pennsylvania Employer After 17-Year-Old Employee Suffers Fatal Injuries

The citations include violations for not having PPE and not training employees on certain machine usage.

‘Serial Violator’ That OSHA Found Exposing Employees to Falls Now Faces Citations for 4 Willful Violations

‘Serial Violator’ That OSHA Found Exposing Employees to Falls Now Faces Citations for 4 Willful Violations

Among the violations is one for not having “an adequate fall protection system.”

Missouri Meat Process Plant Cited for Overexposure to Carbon Dioxide

Missouri Meat Process Plant Cited for Overexposure to Carbon Dioxide

The company faces citations for two willful, four repeat and seven serious violations.

Inspections at Two South Dakota Sites Leads to Citations for Contractor

Inspections at Two South Dakota Sites Leads to Citations for Contractor

Siteworks Inc. faces proposed penalties of $85,005 following the inspections.

U.S. Postal Service Faces Citations After OSHA Finds No Running Water, Inoperable Bathroom at Virginia Facility

U.S. Postal Service Faces Citations After OSHA Finds No Running Water, Inoperable Bathroom at Virginia Facility

An employee allegedly worked at the location for more than a month in these conditions, OSHA said.

‘A Disturbing Trend:’ OSHA Finds Obstructed Exit Routes and Boxes, Merchandise Stacked in Unsafe Manner at Alabama Dollar Tree

‘A Disturbing Trend:’ OSHA Finds Obstructed Exit Routes and Boxes, Merchandise Stacked in Unsafe Manner at Alabama Dollar Tree

The discount retailer’s string of citations continues with proposed penalties of $171K after a recent inspection.



Contractor Issued Citations for 4 Willful, 4 Serious Violations After OSHA Finds No Fall Protection, Other Violations on Eighth Inspection

Contractor Issued Citations for 4 Willful, 4 Serious Violations After OSHA Finds No Fall Protection, Other Violations on Eighth Inspection

Before these citations, two workers died from falls, one in 2019 and one more recently in 2022.

Three Contractors Cited Following Worker Death After 12-Foot Fall

Three Contractors Cited Following Worker Death After 12-Foot Fall

Each contractor faces at least one serious citation.

Dollar Tree Racks Up More Citations after Inspection at Ohio Store

Dollar Tree Racks Up More Citations After Inspection at Ohio Store

The discount retailer is now facing proposed penalties of $294K.

Amazon Cited After Workers at More Warehouses Found Exposed to Ergonomic Hazards

Amazon Cited After Workers at More Warehouses Found Exposed to Ergonomic Hazards

OSHA also proposed penalties of $46,875 following inspections in Colorado, Idaho and New York.

‘Employers Who Put Profit Over Safety’ May See More Penalties with OSHA’s New Enforcement Guidance

‘Employers Who Put Profit Over Safety’ May See More Penalties with OSHA’s New Enforcement Guidance

The guidance, announced in late January, will take effect on March 27.

U.S. Postal Service Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations

U.S. Postal Service Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations

The mail carrier is also facing about $350k in proposed penalties following inspections at three Tennessee facilities.

Dollar General Issued More Citations, Proposed Penalties After Inspections in Florida, Alabama

Dollar General Issued More Citations, Proposed Penalties After Inspections in Florida, Alabama

The discount retailer’s new citations for repeat violations come just days after previous OSHA citations.

Worker Dies After Being Struck by Forklift, OSHA Cites Texas Company

Worker Dies After Being Struck by Forklift, OSHA Cites Texas Company

The agency proposed penalties of over $200,000 and issued citations for one willful and four serious violations.

Health and Safety Protection for Domestic Workers

California recently created occupational health and safety guidelines for domestic workers.

OSHA Proposes $395K in Penalties for Dollar General After Workers Found Exposed to Multiple Hazards at Ohio Store

OSHA Proposes $395K in Penalties for Dollar General After Workers Found Exposed to Multiple Hazards at Ohio Store

The discount retailer, which has been previously cited by OSHA, is facing citations for five repeat violations.

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