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Previous Years > 2009

May

May 05 - [Region 1 News Release] -2009 - 05/05/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $46,000 in fines against North Attleboro, Mass., metals plant following chlorine gas leak
May 04 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 05/04/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA announces alliance with Iowa-Illinois Safety Council to provide safety, health outreach

April

April 30 - [Region 1 News Release] -2009 - 04/30/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA, Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. join to enhance safety during Hartford, Conn., retail construction project
April 29 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 04/29/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA, Illinois Department of Commerce and River City Construction LLC establish partnership
April 29 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 04/29/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $79,000 in fines against North Reading, Mass., contractor for fall hazards at Woburn, Mass., worksite
April 29 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 04/29/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA announces rulemaking on combustible dust hazards
April 28 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 04/28/2009 - Washington County vocational education students to learn workplace safety from pros at OSHA as part of curriculum
April 28 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 04/28/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA joins with Maine Labor Department and Maine Labor Group on Health to promote worker safety and health
April 28 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 04/28/2009 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis commemorates Workers Memorial Day at National Labor College's monument ceremony
April 28 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 04/28/2009 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announces convening of rulemaking panel on worker exposure to food flavorings containing diacetyl
April 28 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 04/28/2009 - Marine terminal safety issues slated for discussion at OSHA's Maritime Advisory Committee meeting
April 28 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 04/28/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes U.S. Steel Research and Technology Center for exceptional employee safety and health
April 28 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 04/28/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA invites Maine employers to learn about successful program to reduce injuries and enhance workplace safety
April 27 - [OSHA Media Advisory] - 2009 - 04/27/2009 - U.S. labor secretary to commemorate lives of lost workers during monument groundbreaking ceremony on Worker Memorial Day at National Labor College
April 24 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 04/24/2009 - Nottingham, N.H., post office is 2nd Granite State postal facility to enter Voluntary Protection Programs of U.S. Labor Department's OSHA
April 24 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 04/24/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $44,000 in fines against New Bedford, Mass., rubber products manufacturer
April 24 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 04/24/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA to participate in New York City Construction Safety Week from April 27 to May 1
April 23 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 04/23/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA announces workplace safety violations against Dehler Manufacturing Co.
April 22 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 04/22/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites south central Alabama construction contractor with willful and serious trench safety violations
April 21 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 04/21/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Omaha, Neb.-based Miranda Roofing for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Act
April 20 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 04/20/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $66,000 in fines against Massachusetts food packager after worker injured by machinery
April 17 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 04/17/2009 - OSHA Notifies Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates
April 16 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 04/16/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Gainesville, Ga., poultry processor with 22 workplace safety and health violations
April 15 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 04/15/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA to kick off youth job safety campaign April 16 at CEFGA CareerExpo in College Park, Ga.
April 14 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 04/14/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $60,000 in fines against Taunton, Mass., contractor for Winthrop Street cave-in hazard
April 14 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 04/14/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA announces alliance with St. Patrick Center's BEGIN Center in St. Louis
April 14 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 04/14/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA fines Kohl's for workplace safety and health hazards at two Pennsylvania stores
April 13 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 04/13/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA fines Petrolia, Pa., chemical company more than $121,000 for safety and health violations
April 13 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 04/13/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $61,000 in fines against Newburgh, N.Y., employer for 37 safety and health hazards
April 09 - [Region 9 News Release] - 2009 - 04/09/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor orders United Parcel Service to rehire, compensate Bay Area driver
April 08 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2009 - 04/08/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA recognizes Owens Corning Trumbull Asphalt in Denver for excellence in occupational safety and health
April 07 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 04/07/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA orders Southern Air Inc. to withdraw retaliatory lawsuit and pay more than $7.9 million to 9 whistleblowers
April 07 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 04/07/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA to provide free safety and health training to employers during safety conference
April 06 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 04/06/2009 - Fall and drowning hazards prompt more than $180,000 in U.S. Labor Department OSHA fines for Southington, Conn., contractor
April 06 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 04/06/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor settles whistleblower case against commercial and industrial steam cleaning company in Houston
April 06 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 04/06/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Houston-based manufacturing company for failing to abate safety violations
April 02 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 04/02/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA partners with Erland Construction to enhance safety and health at Mansfield, Mass., construction project
April 01 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 04/01/2009 - OSHA's new guidance document focuses on mandatory respirator selection provisions added to existing Respiratory Protection standard

March

March 31 - [National News Release] -2009 - 03/31/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA revises Field Operations Manual to enhance enforcement and compliance assistance
March 31 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 03/31/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites grain storage company for 35 safety and health violations following fatality in Placedo, Texas
March 31 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 03/31/2009 - OSHA's renewed Alliance with the Tree Care Industry Association continues focus on safety hazards from tree care and removal
March 31 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 03/31/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA issues citations against contractor following trench collapse fatality in Horn Lake, Miss.
March 31 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 03/31/2009 - Fall hazards at Torrington, Conn., site lead to more than $118,000 in U.S. Labor Department OSHA fines for Tennessee stucco contractor
March 27 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 03/27/2009 - Stimulus package tops agenda for OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting
March 26 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 03/26/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites contractor for safety violations following fatality at Mississippi Power's Plant Daniel
March 26 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 03/26/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA and Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES join to enhance workplace safety for students in 4 New York counties
March 26 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 03/26/2009 - Telemundo KVDA-TV 60 in San Antonio achieves U.S. Labor Department's OSHA recognition for safety and health excellence
March 25 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 03/25/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA and Covidien continue successful training alliance for New Haven, Conn., area manufacturers
March 25 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 03/25/2009 - South Portland, Maine, Carrier Annex enters Voluntary Protection Programs of U.S. Labor Department's OSHA as workplace safety and health star
March 25 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 03/25/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA providing free safety and health training to employers during central Alabama construction conference
March 24 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 03/24/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA partners with contractors building the Hills Dry Pet Food facility in Emporia, Kan.
March 23 - [OSHA News Brief] - 2009 - 03/23/2009 - OSHA and American Biological Safety Association Alliance addresses biological safety hazards
March 23 - [OSHA News Brief] - 2009 - 03/23/2009 - OSHA and Shipbuilders Council of America Alliance set goal of reducing and preventing shipyard hazards
March 23 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 03/23/2009 - Two contractors cited by U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA for alleged safety and health violations following fatality at Kremlin, Okla., worksite
March 23 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 03/23/2009 - New alliance will promote safety for oil and gas workers in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas
March 20 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 03/20/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Vidalia, Ga., contractor with trenching safety violations and proposes more than $120,000 in penalties
March 20 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 03/20/2009 - U. S. Department of Labor's OSHA forms safety and health alliance to tackle logging industry in Ohio
March 18 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 03/18/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes nearly $110,000 in fines against Wyman Gordon Co. for hazards at Grafton, Mass., plant
March 17 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 03/17/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Lockport, N.Y., contractor for cave-in hazard at Main Street worksite in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
March 16 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 03/16/2009 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis takes action to prevent workers' exposure to food flavorings chemical
March 16 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 03/16/2009 - Tewksbury, Mass., post office once again deemed workplace safety and health star by U.S. Labor Department's OSHA
March 16 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 03/16/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites ICL Supresta Inc. for workplace safety and health hazards
March 12 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 03/12/2009 - OSHA schedules Maritime Advisory Committee meeting in March
March 11 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 03/11/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites South Bay's Florida Crystals Corp. with 15 safety violations and proposes $66,500 in penalties
March 11 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 03/11/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Pompano Beach, Fla., roofing contractor with 9 safety citations following Broward County roofing fatality
March 11 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 03/11/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA fines utility contractor $50,000 for alleged safety violations at Dripping Springs, Texas, worksite
March 11 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 03/11/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Thomson, Ga., automotive parts supplier, H P Pelzer, with $135,000 in proposed penalties
March 11 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 03/11/2009 - U. S. Labor Department's OSHA recognizes Cargill Animal Protein, California, Mo., for excellence in occupational safety and health
March 11 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 03/11/2009 - Trenching and excavation among the hazards addressed in a renewed Alliance between OSHA and the American Pipeline Contractors Assoc.
March 10 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 03/10/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA forms alliance with Keene State College OSHA training institute to promote cooperative programs
March 10 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 03/10/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites John Prouty Construction Inc. of O'Neill, Neb., for violations of OSH Act
March 10 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 03/10/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA, state of Illinois and Sauk Valley Community College to present OSHA Safety Day in Dixon, Ill.
March 09 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 03/09/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $293,000 in penalties against Phenix Lumber Co. for safety and health violations
March 09 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 03/09/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites contractor for willful and serious safety violations following Tallahassee, Fla., area trench fatality
March 06 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2009 - 03/06/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. in Commerce City, Colo., for workplace safety and health violations
March 05 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 03/05/2009 - G.E. Energy-Slater Membrane, Slater, Mo., earns U.S. Labor Department OSHA's highest recognition for achievements in workplace safety, health
March 04 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2009 - 03/04/2009 - U. S. Labor Department's OSHA recognizes Simmons Manufacturing in Aurora, Colo., for excellence in occupational safety and health
March 04 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 03/04/2009 - Fall hazard at Chelsea, Mass., worksite leads to $70,000 in U.S. Labor Department OSHA fines for Plainville, Mass., contractor
March 04 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 03/04/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA, Illinois Department of Commerce and Greater Peoria Contractors and Suppliers Association establish alliance
March 04 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 03/04/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA joining forces with Florida health care providers and professional associations to focus on workplace violence
March 04 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 03/04/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA and J&J Contractors Inc. partner for safety during Armed Forces Reserve Center construction in Ayer, Mass.
March 03 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 03/03/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enters partnership at Rush University Medical Center Transformation Project
March 03 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 03/03/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA invites Connecticut employers to learn about program to reduce injuries and enhance workplace safety
March 03 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 03/03/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA establishes alliance with the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce

February

February 25 - [Region 2 News Release] -2009 - 02/25/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $273,000 in fines against Jamestown, N.Y., employer for lack of asbestos safeguards
February 25 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 02/25/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Bloomer, Wis., excavator after inspector witnesses dangerous safety violations during trenching job
February 25 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 02/25/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $1.2 million penalty to St. Louis area chemical repackaging and distribution company
February 24 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 02/24/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $41,000 in fines against Ontario County, N.Y., sauerkraut manufacturer
February 24 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 02/24/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes more than $192,000 in penalties after inspecting NTN-Bower's Hamilton, Ala., plant
February 23 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 02/23/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA orders Connecticut-based air carrier to pay more than $400,000 to employee terminated for raising safety concerns
February 23 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 02/23/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA establishes alliance with Minneapolis-based American Warehouse Systems
February 23 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 02/23/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Schenectady, N.Y., employer for confined space hazards following employee death
February 20 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 02/20/2009 - Downstate Illinois workplace safety and health day aims to protect employees
February 19 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 02/19/2009 - New York construction contractor agrees to pay $750,000 and take comprehensive jobsite safety steps in settlement with U.S. Labor Department
February 18 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 02/18/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA forms training and education alliance with New England Laborers' Training Academy in Hopkinton, Mass.
February 18 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 02/18/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA fines construction company $63,000 for alleged safety violations at Clinton, Ark., worksite
February 18 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 02/18/2009 - U.S. Labor Department orders Union Pacific Railroad Co. to reassign worker to former position following whistleblower investigation
February 13 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 02/13/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Fairport Harbor, Ohio-based yacht construction company for workplace safety violations
February 12 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 02/12/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA and Boat People SOS sign safety and health alliance agreement in Gretna, La.
February 11 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 02/11/2009 - Auburn, N.Y., commercial laundry ordered to compensate employee fired for filing safety and health complaint with U.S. Labor Department's OSHA
February 09 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 02/09/2009 - Monsanto Aviation of Chesterfield, Mo., earns OSHA's highest recognition for outstanding achievement in workplace safety and health
February 09 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 02/09/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Sunfield Inc. for safety violations
February 09 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 02/09/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA fines distribution center in Edison, N.J., for workplace safety and health violations
February 04 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 02/04/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA partners with Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem to protect employees during construction
February 03 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 02/03/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $108,000 in penalties against Marietta, Ga., construction company for trench safety violations
February 02 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 02/02/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Laureldale, Pa., company for workplace safety and health violations

January

January 30 - [Region 1 News Release] -2009 - 01/30/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites eastern Connecticut paper mill for widespread safety hazards, including deteriorating mill building hazards
January 29 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 01/29/2009 - Fall hazards at New Haven, Conn., worksite lead to nearly $62,000 in U.S. Labor Department OSHA fines for Stratford, Conn., roofing contractor
January 29 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 01/29/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Alsip, Ill.-based company for workplace safety violations
January 29 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 01/29/2009 - OSHA publishes new Deck Barge Safety Guidance Document and Spud Barge Fact Sheet
January 29 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 01/29/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA announces informal public hearing on proposed cranes and derricks standards in construction
January 28 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 01/28/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA fines El Paso, Texas, construction contractor $106,200 for alleged workplace safety violations
January 27 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 01/27/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA and National Safety Council in Metairie, La., sign safety and health alliance agreement
January 27 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 01/27/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA, Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce and University of South Florida's SafetyFlorida forming alliance
January 26 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 01/26/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling form alliance to promote safety and health in construction industry
January 23 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 01/23/2009 - OSHA recognizes Falewitch Construction Services Inc. of La Vista, Neb., for achievements in workplace safety and health
January 23 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 01/23/2009 - Rockingham County, N.H., employer faces $44,500 in fines from U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA
January 23 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 01/23/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Anderson Construction of Papillion, Neb., for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Act
January 22 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 01/22/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA issues 9 serious citations to University of Rochester laser lab following August 2008 accident that seriously injured worker
January 22 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 01/22/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $119,000 in penalties against Tampa, Fla., area construction company for endangering employees
January 21 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 01/21/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA to publish proposed rule on occupational exposure to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl
January 21 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 01/21/2009 - OSHA publishes proposed rulemaking to establish revised procedures for fit testing respirators

For News Releases prior to January 20, 2009 please see the Archive.

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