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Formed Fiber Technologies Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations

The textile manufacturer faces $108,800 in OSHA penalties.

OSHA Finds Management Ignores Hazards after Worker Falls into Acid-filled Tank

The accident occurred at an auto parts manufacturer in Pell City, Alabama.

Indianhead Biomass Services Cited Following Explosion

It was the second explosion in four months at the plant, according to OSHA.

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) outline the necessary steps to take in order to ensure inadvertent reenergization does not occur while specific and routine tasks are taking place. (Rockwell Automation, Inc. photo)

Process Automation and Lockout/Tagout: Finding the Proper Balance

This is the hard part, keeping the requirements in mind while also keeping your production humming along.

OSHA Finds Workers Exposed to Repeat and Serious Amputation Hazards at Kronis Coatings

The Mansfield, Ohio company faces $62,400 in penalties.

The Cascade Steel Rolling Mills facility is located in McMinnville, Ore. (Remote Solutions LLC image)

Taming the Arc

Remote circuit breaker racking mitigates arc flash hazards at Cascade Steel.

Worker Crushed by Machinery at Vallourec Star

The Youngstown, Ohio steel mill is fined $94,000.



Pride Plating Inc. Cited for Exposing Workers to a Cancer-Causing Health Hazard

OSHA cited the company with 38 violations, adding up to $341,550 in fines.

A staged explosion is used to test a dust collector

Vacuuming Up to Prevent Dust Explosions

Industrial vacuum cleaners or wet/dry vacuums can help to prevent the development of dust clouds or electrical sparks that can be generated by compressed air systems.

Connecticut Plastics Manufacturer Cited for Multiple Hazards

Superior Plastics has been cited for 24 safety and health violations.

Burrows Paper Cited for Repeat, Serious Safety Violations

Two workers were injured at the Franklin, Ohio, plant, according to OSHA.

We could point to several mistakes that were made in this case, but the root cause does not belong entirely to the worker.

Lockout/Tagout Accident Investigation

We could point to several mistakes that were made in this case, but the root cause does not belong entirely to the worker.

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.

Formed Fiber Technologies Fined $816,500 for Providing False Abatement Documentation

The company was previously cited by OSHA in October 2013.

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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