January 2020 Quicktakes
January 2020 OSHA Quicktakes OSHA Enforcement and Compliance Increases in 2019 To Keep America’s Workforce Safe The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) fiscal year (FY) 2019 final statistics show a significant increase in the number of inspections and a record amount of compliance assistance to further the mission of ensuring […]
January 2020 Enforcement
January 2020 Enforcement New Jersey Construction Company and its President Pay $442,000 In OSHA Penalties, Interest After Court Finds Contempt The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recovered payment of $442,000 in penalties and interest from Washington Township, New Jersey-based construction company Altor Inc. and its president Vasilios Saites, after […]
December 2019 Enforcement
December 2019 Enforcement Two managers were sentenced to probation and ordered to pay fines for conspiracy to obstruct justice in an OSHA fatality investigation. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio has sentenced Brian L. Carder and Paul Love – former managers at Extrudex Aluminum’s plant in North Jackson, Ohio – after […]
December 2019 quicktakes
December 2019 OSHA Quicktakes Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt focused on OSHA’s balanced approach during her address at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Safety and Health Conference. Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today. For 93 years, Pennsylvanians have come together at this conference to discuss workplace safety and health in […]
November 2019 Enforcement
November 2019 Enforcement U.S. Department of Labor Cites Colorado Utility Company For Exposing Employees to Trenching Hazards The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited RMS Utilities Inc. – based in Alamosa, Colorado – for exposing employees to trenching hazards. The company faces $92,819 in penalties. OSHA NEWSLETTER U.S. Department […]
November 2019 Quicktakes
November 2019 OSHA Quicktakes U.S. Department of Labor Awards Susan Harwood Workplace Safety and Health Training Grants to Assist in Educating Workers and Employers The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded approximately $10.5 million in Susan Harwood federal safety and health training grants to 79 nonprofit organizations nationwide. The […]
October 2019 Quicktakes
October 2019 OSHA Quicktakes An alliance with the poultry industry focuses on reducing and preventing key industry hazards to keep workers safe. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently signed an alliance with the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation, known as the Poultry […]
October 2019 Enforcement
October 2019 Enforcement U.S. Department of Labor Cites Commercial Roofing Contractor For Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards at Illinois Job Site The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Five Star Roofing Systems Inc. – based in Hartford City, Indiana – for exposing employees to fall hazards while performing roofing […]
September 2019 OSHA Enforcement
September 2019 Enforcement U.S. Department of Labor Cites Norcross, Georgia, Transit Service Provider For Exposing Employees to Safety and Health Hazards The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Transdev Services Inc. for exposing employees at a Norcross, Georgia, worksite to safety and health hazards. The company faces $188,714 in […]
September 2019 Quicktakes
September 2019 OSHA Quicktakes Safe + Sound Week OSHA kicks off Safe + Sound Week on August 12, joining businesses and organizations nationwide to recognize the importance and successes of workplace safety and health programs. “The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will join businesses and organizations nationwide to recognize the […]
