Enforcement


Houston Brewery Cited for CO2 Exposures

The alleged serious violations include failing to verify that conditions in permit-required confined spaces were acceptable throughout the duration of the entry.

NYC Inspection Sweep Totals at Least $954,450 in Penalties

Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri announced the numbers while kicking off the Department of Buildings' ninth annual Construction Safety Week with the 2013 Build Safe/Live Safe Conference.

OSHA Launches Temp Worker Initiative

Dr. David Michaels announced it during DOL's 2013 Workers' Memorial Day ceremony.

New Zealand Fish Processor Fined for Frostbite Injuries

Two Pelco employees, both with minimal experience, suffered frostbite while unloading fish from holds filled with chilled water.

Fifth Edition Construction Chart Book Published

CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training published the expanded edition, a 142-guide to the industry and its workers’ exposures to common hazards, including working at heights, noise above the NIOSH recommended exposure limit, and whole-body vibration.

Rental Company Fined in Crane Overturn Fatality

OSHA has cited Hawthorne Pacific Corp. for 13 alleged serious violations and two other-than-serious violations.

Another Compounding Pharmacy in Trouble

All health care facilities and health care providers that have received sterile products from Balanced Solutions should quarantine the products and follow the recall instructions from Balanced Solutions, according to FDA.

Texas Spring Break Crackdown Totaled 1,077 DWI Arrests

The Department of Public Safety reported 226 of them directly resulted from increased patrols during the March 8–17 period.



State Plans Falling Short of Inspection Goals; GAO

The watchdog agency's report to the minority members of the U.S. House Education & the Workforce Committee found state budget cuts and staffing shortages are hurting the plans' effectiveness.

Fall Protection Violations Land Contractor in SVEP

KG Framing and Construction LLC has been cited six times for this, according to OSHA.

Congress Gets Low Grade from OSCA

In Oil Spill Commission Action's second report card, federal government administrative agencies, oil companies and their industry associations, and Congress were graded on how they worked to implement the recommendations set up by the Commission.

Disneyland Rides Temporarily Closed Amid Employee Safety Concerns

Three rides, including the iconic Space Mountain ride, were closed last weekend at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.

$10K Per Worker Fine in Machine Guarding Case

OSHA alleges Ball Aerosol and Specialty Container Inc. allow guards to be removed from slitting machines and other machinery.

NY/NJ Airports Fire & Rescue Settlement Reached

The FAA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reached the settlement of alleged aircraft rescue and firefighting violations at John F. Kennedy, Teterboro, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty International airports.

New York CVS Failed to Provide Emergency Action Plan

Because the pharmacy has failed to provide emergency action plans at other locations, this location received a repeat violation.

Cal/OSHA's 2013 Heat Illness Program Under Way

The program educates workers and employers about the risks, Cal/OSHA inspections at outdoor work sites in industries such as agriculture, construction, and landscaping will take place throughout the heat season.

Indiana DOL Wants Work Zones to Stay Safe

Three construction workers in Indiana died in road work zones last year, according to the agency.

Georgia Facility Exposed Workers to Hexavalent Chromium

Employees and their food were exposed to the harmful chemical, a repeat violation for the company.

Hawaii Streetlights Threaten Endangered Animals

The Department of Justice is gathering evidence to file criminal charges against the state.

Ohio Company Fined $64,400 After OSHA Investigation

As part of the Site Specific Targeting Program, Scenic Wood Products was investigated for potential safety hazards.

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