OSHA

OSHA Fines Filament Supplier $258K

The fine against Monahan Filaments comes after moving machine parts caused fractures and third-degree burns to an employee's hand.

OSHA Fines GA Farm $128K After Fatality

Pearson Farms was cited for numerous safety violations after an employee died while performing maintenance at a post-harvesting facility.

In this June 21, 2019 file photo, flames and smoke emerge from the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex in Philadelphia. Federal investigators say an aging, failed elbow pipe appears to be the cause of the June fire and subsequent explosions that left five people with minor injuries and destroyed part of the processing unit at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast.

Philly Refinery Fined $133K After Explosions

OSHA has cited Philadelphia Energy Solutions for safety hazards following a fire and explosions at one of its locations this past June.

OSHA Fines WI Valve Supplier $172K

OSHA has cited Milwaukee Valve Company for exposing employees to lead and copper dust and other hazards.

OSHA Fines Georgia Tire Distributor $192K

Buford, GA-based Mavis Discount Tire has been cited for fall, struck-by and other workplace hazards

Metal Container Supplier Fined Nearly $200K

OSHA cited Wright Metal Products Crates for exposing employees to amputation, chemical and other safety hazards at a worksite in Lavonia, GA.

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OSHA Updates Amputation Emphasis Program

OSHA's National Emphasis Program targets industrial and manufacturing workplaces where employees are injured by unguarded or improperly guarded machinery and equipment.

OSHA: 2018 Workplace Overdoses, Suicides Rise

At-work unintentional overdoses and suicides increased by 12 and 11 percent in 2018, respectively, while fatal falls from height dropped 14 percent.

NJ Fencing Company Fined $370K for Repeat OSHA Violations

The violations cover lockout/tagout procedures, machine guards, proper warehouse lighting, an obstructed loading dock and blocked electrical disconnects.