Facility Safety


CSB Warns About Danger of Hot Work on Tanks Containing Biological or Organic Material

Chairperson Moure-Eraso cites an investigation in early August into one such example.

Lumber Producer Cited for Exposing Workers to Fall and Amputation Hazards

A Pritchard, Alabama company faces proposed penalties of $50,085.

IFMA Publishes Emergency Preparedness/Business Continuity Guide

Its report, produced with RLE Technologies, says 19 percent of surveyed organizations lack an up-to-date plan.

OSHA Issues Notice to McDowell Federal Prison

The notice comes after workers there were exposed to bloodborne pathogens, according to the agency.

Hospital Cited for Inadequate Workplace Violence Safeguards

The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center was cited after an OSHA inspection. The facility's workplace violence program was ineffective, with many employees unaware of its purpose, specifics, or existence," said Kay Gee, OSHA's area director for Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.

AFAM Concept Fined for Repeat, Serious Violations

The Chicago hair products manufacturer has been fined $59,700.

Anheuser-Busch Cited for Refrigeration System Violations

The Columbus, Ohio brewery faces a proposed fine of $92,400.



Hand injuries from chemicals are a leading cause of injury in the cleaning industry.

Proper Use of Disinfectants

Use them sparingly. Many pathogens are becoming immune to some of the disinfectants and sanitizers previously used to eliminate them.

Explosion at Tonawanda Coke Corp. Brings $161,100 in Fines

Workers allegedly were exposed to preventable fire, chemical and mechanical hazards.

Workers Repeatedly Exposed to Amputation Hazards, OSHA Alleges

OSHA proposed fines of $111,650 following inspection at a Packaging Corporation of America facility.

OSHA Cites Home Depot USA for Serious Hazards

Alleged violations at a Chicago store brought a proposed penalty of $110,700.

MH29.1:2012 Recognized by the International Building Code

Advance Lifts made the announcement.

United Airlines Cited for Repeat,Serious Safety Hazards

The company faces $101,300 in penalties following an OSHA inspection.

Fatal Collapse Caused by Overloaded Storage Bins

An OSHA investigation discovered the cause of a collapse at International Nutrition Inc.'s Omaha facility that killed two workers and injured nine others.

CSB Investigation Finds No Record of Inspections on Freedom Industries Chemical Storage Tanks

The company is responsible for a leak from one of its tanks. The leak contaminated Charleston, W.Va., residents' drinking water in January 2014.

OSHA Cites Company for Amputation Hazards

The agency has cited Interlake Mecalux Inc. for the second time this year for allegedly exposing workers to amputation hazards.

ASSE Publishes Article on Hazards of Out-of-Service Equipment Handling

The July issue of the society's Professional Safety journal includes an article detailing the many invisible hazards that may be present if out-of-service equipment isn't handled properly.

OSHA Cites Company for Grain Bin Entrapment Hazards

The agency cites Sabina Farmers Exchange for exposing workers to grain bin entrapment.

Honeywell to Implement New Control and Safety System in Qatar

The company announced a plan to team up with a producer of methanol and MTBE.

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