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New Jersey Contractor Facing Penalties After OSHA Finds Lead and Fall Hazard Violations

Scot Christopher Rule LLC was inspected in February after not providing proof of abatement related to a 2017 investigation.

Birmingham Manufacturer Fined for Inadequate Pedestrian Walkway Protection

In 2017, a Minteq UK Ltd employee was struck and killed by a forklift truck while walking in the designated pedestrian area of the site’s roadway. This designated area was in the middle of the roadway and was unprotected.

OSHA Cites Large Transit Service Provider for Safety and Health Hazards in Georgia

France-based company Transdev is facing nearly $200,000 in penalties for exposing employees to safety and health hazards.



OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week Begins in Early August

According to OSHA, “the week-long event encourages employers to implement workplace safety initiatives, and highlight workers’ contributions to improving safety.”

Congressional Bill Seeks to Expand Benefits for Workers, Residents Exposed to Radiation

The legislation would increase the number of “downwind” states and the maximum amount individuals can receive to $150,000.

OSHA Cites Missouri Contract For Trench Engulfment Hazards

R.V. Wagner Inc. is facing $212,158 in penalties for failing to use trench protection techniques, failing to provide a safe exit and other serious violations.

Indiana OSHA to Investigate Incident at DeKalb County Factory

Indiana OSHA will investigate an incident that occurred last week in which a worker was injured while working on a piece of machinery. As of Friday, he was in critical condition.

UPS Workers Push For Air-Conditioned Trucks, More Regulations on Heat Exposure

A new investigation reveals the tough conditions faced by delivery drivers, including 100-plus degree temperatures and a high rate of heat-related illnesses.

Jacksonville Zoo Faces Nearly $15,000 in Penalties After Rhinoceros Injures Zookeeper

A Jacksonville zookeeper was injured in February after a rhino struck her in the arm, should and stomach with its horn. Now, the Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc. faces $14,661 in proposed penalties for exposing employees to workplace safety hazards.

Ohio Workers' Comp Budget Won't Include Coverage for First Responders Suffering from PTSD

Lawmakers say they plan to approve coverage for public safety employees in separate legislation later this year.

NTSB Releases Results of Investigation Into Collision Between Self-Driving Shuttle and Commercial Truck

The investigators found that the probable cause of the minor 2017 crash was a combination of driver error and a lack of easy access to a manual controller.

Emergency Communications Available in the Midst of NYC Blackout

As parts of New York City were plunged into darkness this weekend, emergency communications were upheld by standards that are set in place to avoid disaster in power outages.

Labor Department Urges Employers to Address Hazards That Hit Their Peak in Summer Months

Risks of heat exposure, falls, electrical safety and other hazards tend to be highest during July, August and September.

Cal/OSHA Cites Two Employers for Serious Accident-Related Health and Safety Violations

Gladiator Rooter & Plumbing and Gate Gourmet, Inc. were cited for serious accident-related health and safety violations last week after two employees were poisoned by carbon monoxide while working in a confined space.

Lawmakers Introduce Bill Pushing OSHA to Protect Workers Against Heat Stress

The measure would require employers to give workers paid breaks in cool spaces, access to water and training on how to respond to symptoms of heat illness.

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Resigns In Wake of Epstein Controversy

Acosta stepped down on Friday after facing criticism for a plea deal he made with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a federal prosecutor in Florida.

Worker Compensation Insurance Rates Likely to Drop by Nearly Nine Percent in Wisconsin

While workplace injury totals are lower this year, advocates complain that high healthcare costs have kept the state from being competitive on worker’s compensation costs.

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