Machine Guarding


Fresh bread on a bakery conveyor belt

Midwest Bakery Fined for Safety Violations

A worker’s broken arm led to an investigation revealing repeat hazards and more than $326,000 in proposed federal penalties.

Worker operating sheet metal machine

San Jose Sheet Metal Company Faces $212K+ Fine After Amputation

The Cal/OSHA issued $212,850 in penalties to All FAB Precision Sheetmetal Inc. following a repeat injury.

Belt guard protecting machine motor

Miami Concrete Manufacturer Cited by OSHA After Worker's Fatal Injury

Adonel Concrete Corp. faces more than $58K in penalties following a July 2025 incident involving inadequate machine guarding and safety protocols.

Silo machine producing grain

Illinois Grain Company Faces Over $276K in OSHA Penalties

Federal investigators found Alliance Grain Co. violated safety standards after a worker suffered a serious foot injury in a grain silo.

Metal Forming Machine

Meadville Manufacturer Resolves Safety and Labor Violations Following Workplace Injury

A Pennsylvania-based manufacturing facility has paid nearly $65,000 in penalties after an investigation into a 2024 injury involving a minor.

Mine safety Inspectors

Miner Dies After Becoming Entangled in a Belt Conveyor

A North Carolina miner died on March 5, marking the ninth U.S. mining fatality of 2025.

LOTO

Advantages of Traditional Lockout/Tagout vs. Electronic Lockout/Tagout Procedures

The pros and cons of traditional LOTO procedures versus modern electronic LOTO systems, and how each method impacts safety, efficiency, and standards compliance.

OSHA Cites Alabama Meat Processing Plant for Repeated Safety Violations

OSHA Cites Alabama Meat Processing Plant for Repeated Safety Violations

OSHA has cited Dean Sausage Company for repeated safety violations, proposing $103,245 in fines after a July 2024 inspection.



ASSP Revises Standards for Safety Training and Hazardous Energy Control

ASSP Revises Standards for Safety Training and Hazardous Energy Control

The ASSP has updated two safety standards to improve workplace safety training and hazardous energy control.

Cleveland Manufacturer Faces OSHA Citations After Two Worker Amputations

G&S Metal Products Co. Inc. faces $182,293 for safety violations involving unguarded machinery.

OSHA Fines Ohio Flooring Manufacturer $255K After Severe Worker Injury

OSHA Fines Ohio Flooring Manufacturer $255K After Severe Worker Injury

Graf Custom Hardwoods was cited with 14 safety violations following the incident.

Connected Lockout/Tagout

Connected Lockout/Tagout

LOTO is critical and complex, but businesses have new technology solutions to ensure compliance and safety. What’s involved?

Texas Furniture Manufacturer Cited for Safety Violations After Worker Injuries

Texas Furniture Manufacturer Cited for Safety Violations After Worker Injuries

Artco-Bell Corp. faces $257,000 in penalties after a worker sustained severe injuries due to a lack of required machine guards.

New Study Reports Rise in Lockout/Tagout Violations Led by Manufacturing

New Study Reports Rise in Lockout/Tagout Violations Led by Manufacturing

A recent study shows a 29 percent increase in lockout/tagout violations from 2022 to 2023, particularly affecting the manufacturing sector.

Setting a New Safety Standard with Digital Lockout/Tagout

Setting a New Safety Standard with Digital Lockout/Tagout

Digital LOTO systems and procedures are driving beneficial safety enhancements. How do companies train employees in this important technological shift?

Viscofan USA Faces $197,054 in Fines for Safety Failures

Viscofan USA Faces $197,054 in Fines for Safety Failures

OSHA cites company for nine violations after two workers suffer severe injuries in separate incidents.

Proper Use and Maintenance of Die Safety Blocks for Optimal Protection

Proper Use and Maintenance of Die Safety Blocks for Optimal Protection

Proper use and maintenance of die safety blocks are essential for preventing injuries and ensuring the safety of workers in manufacturing environments.

"Can

"Can't Rather than Don't" Makes Injuries Impossible

The "can't rather than don't" principle emphasizes using engineering controls to make safety incidents physically impossible, rather than relying on administrative controls that depend on worker vigilance.

Georgia Sawmill Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker

Georgia Sawmill Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker's Fatal Injury

The December 2023 incident resulted in $267,327 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Cites Pallet Manufacturer for Violations Tied to Machine Safety Hazards

OSHA Cites Pallet Manufacturer for Violations Tied to Machine Safety Hazards

Konz Wood Products faces a total of $177,453 in proposed penalties.

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