What's New - Last 30 Days

  • October 5 - Region 1 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Nashua, NH, contractor for repeat, serious trenching violations at Middlesex County, Mass., work site
  • October 5 - Region 2 - OSHA cites Yonkers Contracting, subcontractor following worker's crushing death at subway extension site in Manhattan
  • October 4 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Bedford Park, Ill.-based Hoist Liftruck for 25 safety and health violation
  • October 4 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA conducts follow-up inspection of Stroh Precision Die Casting in Mauston, Wis.; finds 9 safety violations
  • October 3 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Cleveland Tank & Supply for 19 violations, including exposing workers to chromium, other hazards
  • October 3 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines ResCare Ohio for inadequate workplace violence safeguards at residential care facility in Fairfield, Ohio
  • October 2 - Region 6 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems in Fort Worth, Texas, for exposing workers to multiple safety hazards
  • October 2 - Region 4 - Brocato Construction of Mississippi cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for willful, serious trenching violations; proposed fines exceed $117,000
  • October 2 - National Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces alternative dispute resolution pilot program for whistleblower complaints
  • October 2 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Hurtado Construction in Richmond, Texas, with repeat violations for exposing workers to cave-in hazards
  • October 2 - Region 6 - US Labor Department’s OSHA cites Houston-based oil and gas servicing company following fatality at Wichita County, Texas, work site
  • October 1 - OSHA QuickTakes - October 1, 2012
  • October 1 - Region 2 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites manager of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island for asbestos and other hazards
  • September 28 - Trade Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces selection of OSHA Training Institute Education Centers
  • September 28 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites The Home Depot for exposing workers to electrical hazards at Chicago store; more than $69,000 proposed in penalties
  • September 27 - National Release - Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis appoints 6 members to Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
  • September 27 - Trade Release - OSHA provides expanded information on variance procedures
  • September 27 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites COM2 Computers and Technologies in Carol Stream, Ill., for exposing workers to lead, other hazards
  • September 27 - Region 5 - US Labor Department’s OSHA reaches settlement with Calhoun, Ga.-based Mohawk Industries to improve fire safety protection at facilities nationwide
  • September 26 - Region 6 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Commerce, Calif.-based 99 Cent Only Stores Texas with multiple serious violations at Houston facility
  • September 25 - Region 9 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Tucson, Ariz., postal facility for exposing workers to potential injuries from a powered industrial truck
  • September 25 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Carter Construction in Loveland, Ohio, for exposing workers to trenching hazards
  • September 25 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Podnar Plastics for 7 violations after investigating complaints of hazards at Kent, Ohio, manufacturing facility
  • September 25 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Miller Compressing in Milwaukee for failing to isolate power during maintenance
  • September 24 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Dlubak Glass for exposing workers to lead, other hazards at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, plant
  • September 21 - Region 6 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Westlake Vinyls in Geismar, La., for multiple process safety management violations
  • September 21 - Federal Register 77: 58488-58491 - Hawaii State Plan for Occupational Safety and Health
  • September 20 - Statement - Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on fatal occupational injuries in 2011
  • September 20 - Region 4 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Atlanta utility contractor for willful and serious safety violations, proposes more than $43,000 in penalties
  • September 20 - Region 2 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Jersey City, NJ, company for workplace safety and health hazards at Kearny warehouse
  • September 20 - Region 5 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites OPC Polymers in Columbus, Ohio, for process safety management program deficiencies; fines exceed $138,000
  • September 19 - Trade Release - OSHA schedules meeting of the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
  • September 19 - Region 3 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Delaware City, Del., manufacturer for continued workplace safety, health hazards
  • September 19 - Region 2 - US Labor Department's OSHA fines Staten Island, NY, contractor more than $136,000 for fall hazards at Jersey City, NJ, site
  • September 17 - OSHA QuickTakes - September 17, 2012
  • September 17 - Region 3 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Mt. Lookout, W.Va., contractor for fall and other hazards at Tridelphia, W.Va., work site
  • September 17 - Region 1 - Everett, Mass., contractor faces more than $40,000 in fines from US Labor Department's OSHA for excavation hazard at Chelsea job site
  • September 17 - Region 4 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Omega Protein for 25 safety and health violations following worker fatality at Moss Point, Miss., plant
  • September 12 - Federal Register 77: 56232 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Temporary Labor Camps Standard
  • September 11 - Region 4 - US Labor Department's OSHA awards $10.7 million in safety and health training grants to 72 organizations University of Alabama receives grant totaling $110,000
  • September 11 - Region 4 - US Labor Department's OSHA awards $10.7 million in safety and health training grants to 72 organizations Georgia Tech receives more than $181,000 in funding
  • September 11 - Region 4 - US Labor Department's OSHA awards $10.7 million in safety and health training grants to 72 organizations Three North Carolina organizations receive grants totaling more than $800,000
  • September 11 - Region 4 - US Labor Department's OSHA awards $10.7 million in safety and health training grants to 72 organizations Four Florida organizations receive grants totaling more than $564,000
  • September 11 - National - US Labor Department's OSHA awards $10.7 million in safety and health training grants to 72 organizations
  • September 11 - Region 8 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites SeaCast for violations at Butte, Mont., foundry; proposes $104,000 in fines
  • September 10 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor orders Dana Holding Corp. to pay whistleblower nearly $275,000 in back wages, damages
  • September 10 - Region 6 - OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de los EE.UU. cita a 7 empresas de Miami y San Antonio con 46 infracciones por exponer a trabajadores al amianto
  • September 10 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites 7 companies from Miami, and San Antonio with 46 violations for exposing workers to asbestos
  • September 6 - Region 9 - US Labor Department's OSHA notifies Navy's Fleet Readiness Center Southwest about employees' exposure to toxic materials at Coronado, Calif., facility
  • September 6 - Region 2 - US Labor Department sues Albany, NY, contractor for allegedly firing and harassing employee who reported asbestos hazards at Gloversville school
  • September 6 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Citgo Refining and Chemicals for exposing workers to hazardous materials in Corpus Christi, Texas
  • September 5 - Region 7 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Global Pyrotechnic Solutions in Dittmer, Mo., for 31 violations after 3 workers injured in fireworks plant explosion

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