February 5, 2015 Region 6 Animal feed producer exposes workers to potential dust explosion and other hazards OSHA cites Thomas Moore Feed of Navasota, Texas, for 18 violations HOUSTON – Combustible dust left uncontrolled or suspended in the air can explode, which was one of many safety hazards… Read More »Animal feed producer exposes workers to potential dust explosion and other hazards
February 11, 2015 Associated Press Maine company faces more than $100K in OSHA fines for dangerous robots, safety violations A Maine fabric manufacturing company faces more than $100,000 in federal fines for safety violations including the use of robots that could harm workers. Maine Public… Read More »Maine company faces more than $100K in OSHA fines for dangerous robots, safety violations
Region 5 February 4, 2015 OSHA cites International Paper Co. after worker suffers severe electrical shock Investigation finds manufacturer lacking safety procedures and protections MADISON, Ohio – Every year, thousands of people are electrocuted at work by current from live wires and energized parts. Electrical current… Read More »OSHA cites International Paper Co. after worker suffers severe electrical shock
September 26, 2014 Region 9 Railroad machinist awarded $51,000 in damages and back pay following suspension for videotaping machinery testing OSHA orders Union Pacific Railroad to correct recording policy SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered Union Pacific… Read More »Railroad machinist awarded $51,000 in damages and back pay following suspension for videotaping machinery testing
January 8, 2015 Fred Hosier Top 10 OSHA Trends for 2015 Two regulatory deadlines in the first half of the year are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what’s happening with OSHA in 2015. OSHA’s revised injury and illness reporting rules go into effect right… Read More »Top 10 OSHA Trends for 2015