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OSHA probes illness of postal worker who became sick after handling mysterious package
Tue, 15 May 2012 09:14:24 -0700 OSHA fines NJ cup maker $156K after amputation of worker?s fingertips prompts inspection
Federal regulators have cited a New Jersey cup manufacturer for a slew of safety violations in an inspection following the amputation of a worker?s fingertips. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Plastico Products LLC with 28 safety and health violations at its Irvington, NJ facility and proposed penalties totaling $156,600. The inspection was prompted by an ...
Tue, 15 May 2012 15:12:00 -0700 OSHA And The Laser Institute Of America Renew Alliance To Protect Workers From Laser Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently renewed its Alliance with the Laser Institute of America (LIA) to reduce and prevent worker exposure to laser beam and non-beam hazards in industrial, research and medical workplaces. The Alliance will also share information on laser regulations and standards, effects lasers have on the eyes and skin, laser control measures and laser ...
Wed, 16 May 2012 22:28:45 -0700 OSHA: Refton firm violated safety regulations
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants to fine a Refton stone contractor $154,000 for allegedly unsafe scaffolding practices. OSHA alleged today that it found eight safety violations at a Quality Stone Veneer worksite at a home in Hegins, Schuylkill County. The accusations incl...
Wed, 09 May 2012 13:37:06 -0700 OSHA proposes $105K in fines for Conroe valve plant
The U.S. Department of Labor?s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing $105,000 in citations against a Conroe hydraulic valve plant for multiple alleged safety violations.
Mon, 07 May 2012 21:56:44 -0700 OSHA Cites Cleveland Cement Contractors for Safety Violations Following Casino Parking Garage Collapse
An eager crowd stood in line for hours on May 14, waiting their turn to enter Ohio?s first casino, Horseshoe Casino Cleveland. Thousands of gamblers translate to thousands of needed parking space, so could the rush to provide parking for all those people have led to safety shortcuts? On May 9, OSHA cited Cleveland Cement Contractors Inc. for six serious safety violations, including not following ...
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:58:58 -0700 OSHA probing former Florida postal worker's illness claims
The U.S. Postal Service said it is cooperating with a U.S. government investigation into a former postal worker's claim that he has been seriously ill for more than a year after he says he came in contact with a suspicious package at the Florida facility where he worked
Tue, 15 May 2012 04:46:46 -0700 OSHA probes Florida postal worker's illness
ORLANDO, Fla., May 16 (UPI) -- The illness of a U.S. Postal Service employee who handled a leaky package from Yemen at a Florida mail-sorting facility is being investigated, authorities said.
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:34:52 -0700 OSHA Revises Safety Training Rule for Hazardous Chemical Right-to-Know
(5/9) by David Galt, BLR Legal Editor OSHA recently revised its hazard communication, or "worker right-to-know" standard, that requires employers to provide safety training and information to workers that are exposed to hazardous chemicals. According to OSHA, the revisions will affect over 5 million workplaces and 40 million workers.
Wed, 09 May 2012 07:08:45 -0700 OSHA plans $154K fine for Refton firm
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants to fine a Refton stone contractor $154,000 for allegedly unsafe scaffolding practices. OSHA alleged Wednesday that it found eight safety violations at a Quality Stone Veneer worksite at a home in Hegins, Schuylkill County. The accusations ...
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