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Chemistry-Related Accidents Spur Action

New safety initiatives and a National Academy of Sciences study have come in response to dozens of accidents in recent years at industrial and academic labs.

GAO Report Supports Senate Compounding Bill

The report says FDA's authority to oversee drug compounding is "unclear," and two federal circuit court decisions resulted in differing authority in different parts of the country.

California Contractor Sentenced in Wage Theft Case

Reza Mohammedi was sentenced to two years in state prison by Orange County Superior Court Judge R. Fitzgerald on July 26, the Department of Industrial Relations reported.

FBI Posts Tale of Family's Armored Car Thefts

The Cabello family's crimes were undone by the agency, along with the IRS.

Senator Asks GAO to Examine Shale Plays' Transportation Impacts

The letter from U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, who chairs the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, also cited the devastating Lac Megantic derailment and fire in Canada on July 6.

Thomas Perez Confirmed as U.S. Labor Secretary

The vote on July 18 was 54-46 along party lines after Senate Republicans agreed to let his nomination go forward.

Kentucky State Police Hosting Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day

The July 26 event is scheduled to take place at the agency’s headquarters in Frankfort.

Working Group Releases California Refinery Safety Report

One recommendation that will be implemented is creation of an Interagency Refinery Task Force housed within California Environmental Protection Agency.



Combustible Dust Standard May Get CSB 'Most Wanted' Status

If the U.S. Chemical Safety Board's members agree in a July 25 public meeting to that designation, it will be the first "Most Wanted Chemical Safety Improvement" selected in CSB's history.

Consent Decree Sets Emissions Cuts at Shell Deer Park in Motion

Shell Oil Co. also would pay a civil penalty of $2.6 million. The Justice Department is publishing the proposed decree July 16 and seeking comments in the next 30 days.

NSC Predicts 58,000 Holiday Period Crash Casualties

The July 4 holiday period is one of the busiest travel times of the summer. With a transit strike snarling roads in the Bay Area, it may be one of the most crowded in that area.

DC Circuit Upholds MSHA's Emergency Lifelines Position

The decision holds that not maintaining emergency lifelines in a manner for miners to use effectively is a significant and substantial violation of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, regardless of the likelihood of a mine emergency actually occurring at the time of the violation.

OSHA Emphasis Program Targets Automotive Lift Injuries

The local emphasis program is active in Hawaii, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa during July.

Senate Committee Hearing Today on West Explosion

The CSB's chair and other experts will testify about that devastating explosion and also about the Geismar, La., chemical plant explosion on June 13.

OSHA's Michaels: 'Very Concerned' About Temporary Workers' Training

Forestry and building and framing are two industries where the agency believes many temps are employed.

OSHA Issues Citations in Rig Worker's Death

Heller Casing faces a proposed $14,000 fine after a worker installing casing pipe on an oil rig in McKenzie County, N.D., was crushed by a falling load, according to the agency.

U.S. Shipyards Support $36 Billion in GDP

The Maritime Administration's new report shows jobs and economic benefits reach every state.

OSHA Focusing on Crane Safety in Northwest

The new OSHA emphasis program will hone in on crane safety in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

OSHA Cites Explosives Manufacturer

The 51 alleged violations mainly concerned Austin Powder Co.'s process safety management.

OSHA Will Emphasize Industrial Truck Safety in Idaho

Powered industrial truck safety, one of OSHA's most-cited standards, will be the focus of this emphasis program.

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