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MSHA Inspectors Getting FBI Training

Eighteen accident investigators and special investigators are taking a two-week course on conducting accident investigations.

Sullenberger Keynote, Expo to Highlight NSC's First Day

Here's your chance to get an early look at new products being exhibited at the Orlando conference.

UK Companies Must Pay Inspectors' Fees

Businesses in the United Kingdom are now required to pay inspectors' fees when under investigation for safety violations.



$188K Settlement in Hiring Discrimination Case

Minneapolis-based Nash Finch, described as the second-largest publicly traded U.S. wholesale food distributor, is paying that amount in back wages to 84 women rejected for entry-level order selector jobs at a distribution facility in Lumberton, N.C.

Oklahoma Boiler Explosion Under Investigation

One worker died and another was critically injured Sept. 29 in the explosive at CVR Energy Inc.'s Wynnewood refinery. Three months ago, authorities urged oil and gas operators in the state to take part in a safety stand down because of rising fatalities.

Company Sold Following OSHA Citations

After a company in Wisconsin failed to follow safety guidelines when repairing a shredder, it received 2 willful violations.

Lowest Vaccine Rate Among Long-Term Care Health Workers

CDC's MMWR reported the vaccination rate among long-term care physicians and nurses was only 50.2 percent in its 2012 survey, lowest among surveyed health care workers.

NLRB Orders Massey Energy to Hire 85 Miners, Recognize Union

The decision requires these and other acts by company and its subsidiary, Mammoth Coal Co., which Massey created to operate a mine it bought in 2004 from an operator in bankruptcy.

OSHA Designates Four New OTI Education Centers

Joining 24 existing OSHA Training Institute Education Centers, the four are joining this program at a time of record demand, Dr. David Michaels said.

Home Depot Violates Electrical Safety Regulations

The hardware chain is facing a $69,300 penalty for violating safety standards in a Chicago location.

NSC, Staples Aiding Small Business Preparedness

A new Staples.com feature, the Safety Research Center, offers guides to help them prepare for common safety issue and emergencies.

Big Settlement Announced in Crandall Canyon Mine Case

The $1.15 million settlement resolves the Labor Department's civil case with the operators, Murray Energy Corp. subsidiaries Genwal Resources Inc. and Andalex Resources Inc., for violations revealed by the August 2007 mine collapse.

Firefighter Near-Miss Program Staying Online

IAFC is working to develop long-term funding. Its president, Chief Hank Clemmensen, will establish a task force to assist in the effort.

OSHA and Carpet Manufacturer Reach Agreement on Fire Safety

After multiple fire safety violations last year, Mohawk Industries and OSHA have come to a settlement resolving these issues for the future.

Anhydrous Ammonia Exposures Cited by OSHA

Commerce, Calif.-based 99 Cents Only Stores Texas Inc. faces 19 serious violations in connection with its Houston distribution center.

MnDOT Starts Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Crosswalk events held in five cities Sept. 25 stressed using marked crosswalks and other safe behaviors. October is traditionally the deadliest month for pedestrians.

Veterans CDL Bill Makes Progress in Congress

S. 3624 has passed the Senate, and Sen. Jay Rockefeller, a co-sponsor, asked the House to take it up quickly. It would allow states to issue CDLs to members of the armed forces whose temporary or permanent duty station is located in the states.

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