What's New - April, 2012

  • May 31 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes Nextera Energy Horse Hollow in Sweetwater, Texas, for excellence in workplace safety and health
  • May 30 - Federal Register 77: 31878-31879 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Blasting Operations and Use of Explosives Standard
  • May 30 - Region 2 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Sullivan County, NY, chicken processor for safety and health hazards, proposes more than $67,000 in fines
  • May 29 - Region 7 - US Department of Labor's OSHA certifies NuStar Energy in Wichita, Kan., as 'star' site for workplace safety and health
  • May 29 - Federal Register 77: 31647-31649 - Establishing Indicators to Determine Whether State Plan Operations are At Least as Effective as Federal OSHA: Stakeholder Meeting
  • May 29 - Trade Release - OSHA schedules stakeholder meeting to help assess effectiveness of State Plans
  • May 25 - Federal Register 77: 31395-31396 - The Temporary Labor Camps Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
  • May 25 - Federal Register 77: 31398-31399 - National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH)
  • May 25 - Federal Register 77: 31396-31398 - Reports of Injuries to Employees Operating Mechanical Power Presses; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of an Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirement
  • May 24 - Region 9 - US Labor Department's OSHA identifies 30 safety and health violations at Veterans Affairs health care facilities in Northern California
  • May 24 - National Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA to hold meeting of National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
  • May 24 - Region 4 - Brunswick, Ga., Rich Products Corp. cited by US Department of Labor's OSHA for 23 safety violations; proposed penalties more than $80,000
  • May 24 - Federal Register 77: 31043-31044 - National Technical Systems, Inc.: Expiration of Recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
  • May 23 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Utah-based auto body parts supplier for safety violations following worker fatality at San Antonio facility
  • May 23 - Region 2 - OSHA cites Orchard Park, NY, contractor, proposes $56,000 in fines for asbestos hazards at Buffalo, NY, worksite
  • May 21 - Region 3 - US Labor Department cites Clifton, NJ, scrap metal recycler for exposing workers to safety and health hazards
  • May 21 - Region 3 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Bear Ridge Machine & Fabrication for safety, health hazards at Frackville, Pa., shop
  • May 21 - Region 2 - OSHA cites Brooklyn contractor for steel erection and fall hazards following fatal structural collapse at Brighton Beach work site
  • May 21 - Region 2 - US Department of Labor's OSHA issues 'call to action' to New Jersey construction companies to prevent worker falls
  • May 17 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Raani Corp. with 14 violations, including failing to provide emergency care, after worker dies from chemical burns
  • May 17 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Western Extrusions Corp. for exposing workers to multiple safety and health hazards at Carrollton, Texas, facility
  • May 17 - National Release - US Department of Labor's OSHA announces intent to establish Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee
  • May 17 - Region 1 - Middleton, Mass., manufacturer pays $600,000 in fines, takes corrective steps following legal action by US Labor Department after 2011 explosion
  • May 17 - Federal Register 77: 29368-29369 - Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC)
  • May 16 - Region 2 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Home Depot for repeat and serious safety hazards at Saratoga Springs, NY, store; proposes more than $51,000 in fines
  • May 16 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Vivid Image Inc. with 12 violations, including lack of respiratory protection after worker dies from chemical exposure
  • May 16 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites DiGioia-Suburban Excavating with 2 willful safety violations after allowing workers to ride in excavator buckets
  • May 16 - Region 2 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Rite Aid for fall, crushing, exit and electrical hazards at 3rd Avenue store in Brooklyn, NY
  • May 15 - OSHA QuickTakes - May 15, 2012
  • May 14 - Region 3 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Plastico Products in Irvington, NJ, for 28 safety and health violations after worker suffers amputation
  • May 11 - Region 2 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Wisconsin-based food and beverage manufacturer for repeat safety hazards at Flemington, NJ, facility
  • May 11 - Region 2 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $186,000 in fines to Mass.-based uniform and laundry company for hazards at West Caldwell, NJ, facility
  • May 9 - Region 3 - US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $154,000 in fines to Quality Stone Veneer in Refton, Pa., for scaffolding hazards at Hegins site
  • May 9 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites cabinetry company for multiple safety and health violations at St. Hedwig, Texas, facility
  • May 9 - Trade Release - OSHA and the Laser Institute of America renew Alliance to protect workers from laser hazards
  • May 9 - Region 5 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Cleveland Cement Contractors for 6 safety violations following investigation into casino parking garage collapse
  • May 8 - Region 6 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Utah-based auto body parts supplier for safety violations following worker fatality at San Antonio facility
  • May 8 - Region 3 - US Labor Department's OSHA cites Bazzini Holdings for safety and health violations at Allentown, Pa., facility after worker's arm amputated
  • May 8 - Region 6 - Department of Labor's OSHA cites AWC Frac Valves for exposing workers to multiple safety hazards at Conroe, Texas, facility
  • May 8 - Federal Register 77: 27080-27081 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; 2012 Wage and Hour Division and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Surveys Workers' Voice in the Workplace
  • May 7 - Region 4 - US Department of Labor's OSHA cites Ware Milling in Georgia for 30 safety and health violations after worker trapped in cotton bin
  • May 7 - National Release - El Departamento de Trabajo de los EE.UU. lanza campaña de verano para prevenir enfermedades y muertes de trabajadores al aire libre relacionadas con el calor
  • May 7 - Region 1 - DeMoulas Super Markets agrees to correct hazards, enhance employee safety at all Market Basket stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
  • May 7 - National Release - US Labor Department kicks off summer campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities amon

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