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Previous Years > 2009

August

August 12 - [Region 7 News Release] -2009 - 08/12/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Wynne Transport Service Inc. of Omaha, Neb., following fatality at worksite near Endicott, Neb.
August 12 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 08/12/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Rubio Construction for alleged workplace safety and health violations in Houston and League City, Texas
August 11 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2009 - 08/11/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Sinton Dairy Foods Co. LLC in Colorado Springs, Colo., for alleged safety & health violations
August 11 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 08/11/2009 - OSHA publishes Direct Final Rule and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking updating the National Consensus Standards in its Acetylene Standard
August 11 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 08/11/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA levies fines against A-1 Excavating following New Richmond, Wis., fatality
August 10 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 08/10/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA teams with Odom's Tennessee Pride in Little Rock to promote workplace safety in the food processing industry
August 10 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 08/10/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA fines Cressona, Pa., manufacturing company $65,800 for crane hazards
August 07 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2009 - 08/07/2009 - OSHA praises EG&G Defense Materials and Battelle Memorial Institute for excellence in workplace safety and health
August 06 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 08/06/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA levies $58,500 in proposed penalties against U.S. Postal Service in Eau Claire, Wis.
August 06 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 08/06/2009 - OSHA establishes "Watch List" to strengthen integrity of Outreach Training Program
August 05 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 08/05/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Branco Enterprises for alleged potential trenching hazards at Fort Smith, Ark., worksite
August 05 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 08/05/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Wilmington, Del., company for workplace safety and health hazards
August 04 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 08/04/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Progressive Protein LLC of Omaha, Neb., for safety and health violations following worker fatality
August 04 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 08/04/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites oil refinery in Tulsa, Okla., for alleged safety and health hazards
August 03 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 08/03/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $125,000 in fines for Watertown, Mass., manufacturer for electrical, chemical and respirator hazards
August 03 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 08/03/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA recognizes National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Morgantown, W.Va., for workplace safety
August 03 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2009 - 08/03/2009 - U.S. Postal Service's Evergreen Detached Carrier Unit in Hillsboro, Ore., receives OSHA's highest safety recognition award
August 03 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2009 - 08/03/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites MillerCoors in Golden, Colo., for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Act
August 03 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 08/03/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $442,000 in fines for lead and other hazards at Rockland, Mass., composites manufacturing facility
August 03 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 08/03/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites International Paper's Augusta, Ga., plant for serious safety and health violations following fatality

July

July 31 - [National News Release] -2009 - 07/31/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses inspection program on safety of airport traffic control tower personnel
July 30 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 07/30/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Summerfield, Kan.-based Diamond Sawing and Coring LLC following fatality at Lincoln, Neb., worksite
July 30 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 07/30/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Lake Charles, La.-based refinery for alleged safety and health violations
July 30 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 07/30/2009 - New OSHA document discusses combustible dust hazards
July 30 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 07/30/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $147,600 in fines against M.S. Walker Inc. in Somerville, Mass., for fire, explosion and other hazards
July 28 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 07/28/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA national emphasis program targets workplaces that release highly hazardous chemicals
July 28 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 07/28/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes GE Sensing and Inspection for workplace safety and health success
July 28 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 07/28/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA levies $85,360 in proposed penalties to Dehler Manufacturing, Chicago, for workplace health violations
July 24 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 07/24/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA announces workplace safety violations against Dana Container Inc.
July 23 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 07/23/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites PSEG Power LLC for workplace safety and health hazards
July 22 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 07/22/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $109,000 in fines against Plattsburgh, N.Y., manufacturer for recurring hazards
July 22 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 07/22/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA partners with Nebraska Public Power Generation Agency and Black & Veatch Corp.
July 22 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 07/22/2009 - OSHA publishes new guidance document explaining exposure monitoring requirements for ethylene oxide
July 21 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 07/21/2009 - OSHA launches alliance with Morristown Neighborhood House to focus on workplace safety and health
July 21 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 07/21/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $100,000 in fines against Concord, N.H., steam plant following fire that injured worker
July 20 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 07/20/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $136,000 against water and sewer contractor for safety violations at Cobb County, Ga., trench site
July 20 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 07/20/2009 - Fall hazards at Forest Hills, N.Y., worksite lead to more than $120,000 in U.S. Labor Department OSHA fines for Long Island contractor
July 17 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 07/17/2009 - Marine terminal safety issues on the agenda at OSHA's Maritime Advisory Committee meeting
July 17 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 07/17/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA and Greater New Orleans Industrial Educational Council sign safety and health alliance agreement
July 17 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 07/17/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA levies $75,000 in proposed penalties to MasTec for trenching violations in Madison, Wis.
July 16 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 07/16/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Madison, Ala., construction company for willful and serious safety violations following Warner Robins, Ga., fatality
July 16 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 07/16/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites El Dorado Metals in Arkansas with 26 serious safety and health violations; penalties total $69,500
July 15 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 07/15/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Crucible Specialty Metals in Syracuse, N.Y., for 71 alleged violations following crushing death of worker
July 15 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 07/15/2009 - Construction enforcement among topics addressed during upcoming Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting
July 15 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 07/15/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Corpus Christi, Texas-based oil refinery for safety and health hazards
July 15 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 07/15/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $70,000 in fines for Solo Cup Co. for process safety management hazards at North Andover, Mass., plant
July 13 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 07/13/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Massachusetts contractor following fatal February aerial lift collapse on Boston's West Street
July 13 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2009 - 07/13/2009 - CORRECTED - U.S. Department of Labor files lawsuit against U.S. Postal Service to obtain reinstatement, back pay and damages for fired whistleblower
July 10 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2009 - 07/10/2009 - OSHA focuses special regional emphasis program on Recovery Act-funded construction projects in 4 states
July 10 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 07/10/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes approval of Illinois state public employee protection plan
July 09 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 07/09/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $145,000 in penalties against Georgia fabrication company for endangering workers
July 09 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 07/09/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses special emphasis program on Recovery Act-funded bridge construction projects in Nebraska
July 08 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 07/08/2009 - Agawam, Mass., energy-from-waste plant enters Voluntary Protection Programs of U.S. Labor Department's OSHA
July 08 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 07/08/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA renews alliance with Delaware Safety Council Inc. to focus on roadway safety
July 07 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 07/07/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA, Massachusetts and Barr & Barr Inc. partner for safety on Bridgewater State College construction project
July 06 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 07/06/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA fines Sunoco more than $200,000 for workplace safety and health hazards at Marcus Hook refinery
July 06 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 07/06/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $189,000 in penalties against Montgomery, Ala., pallet manufacturer for safety and health violations
July 06 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 07/06/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Duncansville, Pa., excavation company for trenching hazards
July 06 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 07/06/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Fort Edward, N.Y., paper recycler for failing to correct machine guarding hazards
July 02 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 07/02/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA fines Valero Energy Corp. for workplace safety and health hazards

June

June 30 - [Trade News Release] -2009 - 06/30/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor presents the Exceptional Service Impact Award to OSHA's Cathy Oliver
June 30 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 06/30/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA partners with Kansas Contractors Association and the Associated General Contractors of Kansas
June 26 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 06/26/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes Aker Construction Inc. for workplace safety and health success on Longview Power Project
June 24 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 06/24/2009 - Federal worker safety is focus of U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA nationwide inspection program
June 24 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 06/24/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes Coca-Cola Danone Waters LLC for workplace safety and health success
June 22 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 06/22/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $1.1 million in penalties to Milk Specialties Co. in Whitehall, Wis.
June 22 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 06/22/2009 - OSHA offers tips on working safely in hot weather
June 22 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 06/22/2009 - OSHA schedules meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
June 19 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 06/19/2009 - H-E-B in San Antonio achieves U.S. Labor Department's OSHA recognition for safety and health excellence
June 19 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 06/19/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Baton Rouge, La.-based employers $112,000 for alleged asbestos violations
June 18 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 06/18/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses on combustible dust hazards at Alabama companies
June 18 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 06/18/2009 - U. S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses on combustible dust hazards at Florida companies
June 18 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 06/18/2009 - U. S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses on combustible dust hazards at Georgia companies
June 18 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 06/18/2009 - U. S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses on combustible dust hazards at Mississippi companies
June 18 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 06/18/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA finds Metro North Commuter Railroad Co. retaliated against 4 employees who reported work injuries
June 18 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 06/18/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA begins evaluation of Voluntary Protection Programs
June 17 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2009 - 06/17/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA renews safety and health star for U.S. Postal Service's Boise Processing & Distribution Center
June 17 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2009 - 06/17/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA renews safety and health star for Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. in Burley, Idaho
June 17 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 06/17/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $47,600 in fines against Menands, N.Y., employer for 21 safety and health hazards
June 17 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 06/17/2009 - Outreach, education regarding Influenza A (H1N1) among topics discussed at meeting of Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
June 16 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2009 - 06/16/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA awards safety and health star to MillerCoors LLC, Burley Elevator, in Burley, Idaho
June 16 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 06/16/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA launches regional program to reduce lead exposure in the workplace
June 12 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 06/12/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes McConway & Torley LLC for workplace safety and health success
June 12 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 06/12/2009 - Naval Health Clinic in Corpus Christi, Texas, achieves U.S. Labor Department's OSHA recognition for safety and health excellence
June 11 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 06/11/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $255,000 in fines against New Hampshire firearms manufacturer for 60 safety and health hazards
June 11 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 06/11/2009 - OSHA recognizes Sherwin-Williams Co. in Andover, Kan., for workplace safety and health excellence
June 11 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 06/11/2009 - OSHA seeking nominations for National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
June 11 - [OSHA Statement] - 2009 - 06/11/2009 - Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on death of Stephen Tyrone Johns
June 10 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 06/10/2009 - OSHA Regional Administrator Michael Connors receives Philip Arnow Award
June 10 - [OSHA Statement] - 2009 - 06/10/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA issues letters to oil refineries stressing compliance with process safety management standard
June 09 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 06/09/2009 - OSHA, Indian River State College offer youth job safety training
June 09 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 06/09/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Huntsville, Ala., manufacturer for safety violations and $74,000 in penalties following fatality
June 09 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2009 - 06/09/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA awards safety and health star to U.S. Postal Service's Juneau Mendenhall post office
June 09 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 06/09/2009 - Domtar Maine Corp. faces $107,000 in OSHA fine
June 09 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 06/09/2009 - OSHA seeks applications for nearly $7 million in new safety and health training grants
June 09 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 06/09/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $105,000 in penalties against Orlando manufacturer for workplace safety and health violations
June 06 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 06/06/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites East Central Machine & Tool Co. of St. Clair, Mo., for safety violations
June 03 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 06/03/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes Dal-Tile Corp. for safety and health achievement
June 03 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 06/03/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $52,500 in penalties against Atlas Roofing Corp.'s Hampton, Ga., manufacturing plant
June 02 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 06/02/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA recognizes Entergy Transmission and Substations in Destrehan, La., for safety and health management

May

May 29 - [Region 3 News Release] -2009 - 05/29/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA partners with Marlette Homes to enhance workplace safety and health for employees
May 28 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 05/28/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA and Arkansas Home Builders Association in Little Rock, Ark., sign safety and health alliance agreement
May 27 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 05/27/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses special emphasis program on stimulus-funded construction projects in Kansas
May 27 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 05/27/2009 - Grain and Feed Association of Illinois, state onsite safety and health consultation program ally with U.S. Labor Department's OSHA to address industry hazards
May 27 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 05/27/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses special emphasis program on stimulus-funded construction projects in eastern Missouri
May 26 - [Region 10 News Release] - 2009 - 05/26/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA renews safety and health star for Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. in Nampa, Idaho
May 26 - [Trade News Release] - 2009 - 05/26/2009 - Three more OSHA standards added to revised shipyard industry document
May 26 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 05/26/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA forms alliance to reduce injuries and illnesses in maritime industry
May 26 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 05/26/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites construction company following fatality at Richardson, Texas, worksite
May 26 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 05/26/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites piping manufacturer for potential safety and health hazards at its Baytown, Texas, worksite
May 26 - [Region 7 News Release] - 2009 - 05/26/2009 - The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes WB Construction LLC in Wichita, Kan., for workplace safety and health excellence
May 26 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 05/26/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Wal-Mart Stores Inc. following crushing death of worker at Long Island, N.Y., store
May 21 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 05/21/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $113,000 in fines against West Hartford, Conn., contractor after employee falls 24 feet from roof
May 21 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 05/21/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Sulzer Metco Coating with 23 violations and fines after a worker fatality
May 20 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 05/20/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA renews safety and health alliance with Mexican Consulate for workers in New York and New Jersey
May 20 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 05/20/2009 - La OSHA del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos renueva la alianza de seguridad y salud con el Consulado de México para los trabajadores de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey
May 20 - [National News Release] - 2009 - 05/20/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA strengthens integrity of Outreach Training Program
May 19 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 05/19/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA forms safety partnership with Turner Construction during hospital project in Hartford, Conn.
May 19 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 05/19/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites oil refinery in east Texas for 30 safety violations following 2 fatalities
May 18 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 05/18/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes Simmons Manufacturing Co for workplace safety and health success
May 15 - [Region 4 News Release] - 2009 - 05/15/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA fines 2 contractors $175,000 in penalties following construction collapse and injuries at building site in Meridian, Miss.
May 14 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 05/14/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites utility company for potential trenching hazards at Edmond, Okla., worksite
May 14 - [Region 2 News Release] - 2009 - 05/14/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA fines Hess Corp. more than $141,000 for workplace safety and health violations
May 13 - [Region 8 News Release] - 2009 - 05/13/2009 - OSHA recognizes Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems in Mitchell, S.D., for excellence in occupational safety and health
May 13 - [Region 3 News Release] - 2009 - 05/13/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA launches alliance with National Association of Women in Construction's Chapter 96, to promote workplace safety and health
May 12 - [Region 1 News Release] - 2009 - 05/12/2009 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Cambridge, Mass., contractor after workers overcome at Newton, Mass., worksite
May 08 - [Region 5 News Release] - 2009 - 05/08/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes American Packaging Corp. for workplace safety and health success
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 30 - [Region 6 News Release] - 2009 - 04/30/2009 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites stamping company for alleged safety and health violations following worker injury in Grapevine, Texas
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 - [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 - [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 - [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 - [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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