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OSHA proposes $60,500 fine for violations by Hyundai supplier Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:04AMThe U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed fines of $60,500 for 12 alleged violations at a Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama supplier.
Yale Apologizes For Foamy Chemical Discharge Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:04AMYale University has apologized for a chemical foam discharge from the school's West Haven campus that killed some fish and eels in the Oyster River.
Yale apologizes for foamy chemical discharge Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:57AMYale University has apologized for a chemical foam discharge from the school's West Haven campus that killed some fish and eels in the Oyster River. Yale University - United States - Connecticut - Education - Colleges and Universities
Horsehead announces new safety plan Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:35AMPOTTER TWP . — A new alarm system and safety barriers will be installed as Horsehead rebuilds after a fatal July explosion, according to restart plan revealed Wednesday by company officials.
Covanta Field Services North Named VPP Star By The U.S. Department Of Labor's Occupational Safety And Health ... Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:09AMCovanta Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Covanta Holding Corporation and a world leader in the development and operation of large scale Energy-from-Waste and other renewable energy projects, recently announced that its Covanta Field Services (CFS) North team has earned STAR status in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program (OSHA VPP).
Old paint remixed for new life in recycling Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:01AMHobart Public Works employee Danny Miller reached for a gallon of used latex paint sitting on a shelf amid hundreds of other discarded cans. He passed the can off to co-worker Shaun McGushion, who slid it into a red crusher. McGushion shut the door, and seconds later white paint shot down into a container, through a line and up to a large tank, while the can -- as flat as a pancake -- flew into ...
Whitesell fined $3M for safety violations Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:45AMStaff reports Whitesell Corp. has been fined more than $3 million and faces 72 safety and health citations for exposing workers to hazards at its manufacturing plants in Muscle Shoals and Tuscumbia, U.S. Department of Labor officials said Wednesday.
Joe Scarborough on Young Guns Ad: ‘Who Calls Themselves the Young Turds?’ Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:33PMMorning Joe host Joe Scarborough , himself a former GOP young gun, led a gleeful panel piñata party in honor of the new Republican "Young Guns" ad . Supporting the release of Young Guns: A New Generation of Conservative Leaders, a book by GOP Reps Eric Cantor, Paul Ryan and Kevin McCarthy , the ad drew derision from the Morning Joe crowd, with Mika Brzezinski insisting it had to be a Daily Show ...
Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Implore Congress to Pass Key Flight Attendant Provisions in the FAA ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:38PMWASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Congressional leaders begin to return to work after summer recess, six unions representing over 90,000 flight attendants at 37 U.S. airlines, urged members to quickly pass the comprehensive reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration that was almost completed earlier this year. After 15 continuing resolutions, both the House and Senate ...
Crane accident kills one, injures another Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:45AMOKLAHOMA CITY -- One person is dead and another injured after a crane accident on the Chesapeake Campus near Northeast 63rd and Classen Tuesday night. Police say it appears the workers were putting up equipment for the evening when something fell from the crane and onto one of the workers. Police processed the scene but say OSHA will be taking over the investigation.
No mold problem at county building Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:05AMState health inspectors found no mold in the Mendocino County Social Services building, the state Department of Industrial Relations announced Tuesday.
1 Killed, Another Injured After Crane Accident at Chesapeake Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:40PMOne person was killed and another person was injured after an object fell off a crane on the Chesapeake campus Tuesday night near 63rd Street and Western Avenue, according to Oklahoma City police.
Worker awarded $160,000 over Amtrak injury, retaliation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:22PMAmtrak has been ordered to pay a Seattle cleaning worker more than $160,000, after a judge found that supervisors retaliated against her for reporting an on-the-job ankle injury.
Eli Y. Adashi: The Incredible Inedible Egg: 500 Million Reasons for Senate Action Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:23PMOne would not normally expect anything of value to come out of rotten eggs. The case of the tainted Iowan shell eggs may well be the exception.
DOL Awards Amtrak Employee $160,000 in Retaliation Case Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:15PMOn Aug. 26, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) ordered Amtrak to pay employee Nicole Anderson $60,000 in compensatory damages and $100,000 in punitive damages for the retaliation she experienced after reporting an on-the-job injury.
OSHA cites Mason Co. plant Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:52PMLETART — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Felman Production, Inc. for exposing employees to workplace safety and health hazards at its plant in...
OSHA cites Mason Co. plant Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:14PMLETART, W.Va. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Felman Production, Inc. for exposing employees to workplace safety and health hazards at its p...
Mason alloy plant fined $44,000 after May explosion Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:06PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Federal safety officials have fined a Mason County alloy plant $44,000 for alleged safety violations found after a May explosion injured four of the facilitys workers.U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors issued...
Outside Contractor Killed at Boise Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:25PMEyewitness News has learned that an outside contractor doing maintenance work at the Boise paper mill was killed while on the job this morning.
Outside Contractor Killed at Boise Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:13PMEyewitness News has learned that an outside contractor doing maintenance work at the Boise paper mill was killed while on the job this morning. Public Affairs Manager Bob Anderson said, that the man was doing work on a lime recovery kiln when the accident occurred.
Mexican Consulates Host Labor Rights Week Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:53PMSAN FRANCISCO (KCBS)– Mexican workers are a large part of the country’s labor force, but many are unaware they’re entitled to rights regardless of whether here legally or not. That’s why Mexican Consulates are hosting the second annual Labor Rights Week. At a press conference in San Francisco, Consul General Carlos Felix said as long [...]
Business calendar Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:05AM#9830;Indiana Soybean Alliance is seeking new members. Membership applications are available at http://bit-ly/ISAmemberform. Forms should be mailed to ISA, 5730 W. 74th St., Indianapolis, 46278. Those purchasing a three-year membership are eligible to receive a $100 discount on a future soybean seed purchase from a participating company.
Business people / Hires/Promotions/Honors Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:45AMFive Star Bank appointed Susan J. Carson vice president. Carson has served as asset compliance manager since 2005, when Financial Institution Inc.’s former banks consolidated into Five Star Bank. She is a graduate of Erie Community College.
Late TD lifts Tors over Broncos Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:32AMSULPHUR-Behind 14-7 midway through the first half, the Sulphur Tors took the pressure in stride and came through with big plays on both sides of the ball for a 20-14 win over Sam Houston in the Lake Area Jamboree at Cowboy Stadium on Friday night.
Painters share flair for high art Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:15AMWhen I first saw the painter reaching out from the high lift about 70 feet above the new Delta Ponds Bridge over Delta Highway, I was speechless. Not unlike 500 years ago when the Italian writer/artist Giorgio Vasari said of the unveiling of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling: “The whole world …
OSHA looks into tree trimmer's death Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:07AMA tree trimmer killed Wednesday when a cherry picker boom snapped has been identified as Adam Mackintosh, 34, who left behind a wife and three young children.
Business digest Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:30AMFood drive from Sept. 20 to 24 will support regional food bank
3 to lead Westville Labor Day parade Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:39AMThree people will lead the Centennial Labor Day parade on Sept. 6.
CalOSHA expands heat safety requirements Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:56AMTo better protect those who work outside, Cal/OSHA has adopted new heat safety regulations.
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Region Briefs Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:01AMMINDEN — The Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce will host a free Occupational Health and Safety Administration workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chamber office, 110 Sibley Road.
Sertoma Junior Tour Final Standings Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:00PMBoys 8 and under 1. Beckham Donovan 300 2. Nick Piccione 273 3. Chance Smoak 238
Sertoma Junior Tour Two Day Tour Championship Results Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:00PMAugust 20-21, 2010 Boys 17-18 1. Greg Gentry 73+72-145 2. Blake Liles 76+77-153
member's area Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:44PMTwo 21-year-olds wanted for arrest after a home invasion are being held at Albemarle District Jail. Dear Reader, This content is only available to subscribers of The Daily Advance print and/or e-edition.
Lincoln City Worker Dies After Mowing Accident Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 4:29PMA Lincoln city worker has died from injuries he sustained when a riding lawn mower rolled on top of him.
Deadly trench collapse in Radford Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 4:00PMRadford Fire Chief Lee Simpkins says 38-year-old Rex Matney was killed Saturday after a trench he was digging collapsed on him
Egg firm has record of infractions Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:07AMIowa producer under federal probe in salmonella outbreak has history of health, safety violations. Iowa - United States - Health - Poultry - Meat and Seafood
Woman’s Arm Severed in Farmingdale Industrial Accident Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:53AMA woman severed part of her left arm in an industrial accident while using a packaging machine in Farmingdale on Friday afternoon, Suffolk County police said. Beatriz Blas’s arm got stuck in a machine at Brand Packaging Group Inc. on Price Parkway at 2:40 p.m., police said. A co-worker heard her scream, found Blas, freed [...]
Plains Bridge Contracting says contractor's death not result of safety lapse Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 2:39AMThe company that employed a man who died in a construction accident on the Gilcrease Expressway last week has had 19 serious safety violations in the past six years, records show.
Jacksonville man falls to death at Caterpillar's Mossville plant Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:25AMA Jacksonville man fell 40 feet to his death Saturday morning while working on the roof of a Caterpillar Inc. plant. Noe Garcia Jr., 46, a journeyman roofer employed by Springfield-based Henson Robinson Co., was working with three other men replacing sections of the roof on Building TCK in Mossville, the company's "Tech Center." At about 11 a.m., Garcia stepped on wood that gave way, Peoria ...
Postal center faces $350,000 in safety fines Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:41PMPORTSMOUTH – A Portsmouth mail processing and distribution center accused of electrical safety violations faces $350,000 in fines. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it inspected the center as a result of employee complaints. The Portsmouth Herald reports OSHA alleges employees were “troubleshooting” and voltage testing on electrical equipment that ...
Safety course also helps create jobs Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:20PMKilgore College's Workforce Development Risk Management Institute aims to improve workplace safety and help area workers get better trained for jobs.
Roofer Falls To Death At Cat Plant Saturday Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:05PMA man replacing the roof at the Caterpillar plant in Mossville fell to his death Saturday. The Peoria County Coroner says Noe Garcia Jr., 46, was employed by the Henson Robinson construction company out of Springfield, which had been contracted by Cat to replace its roof for the last year.
Kristin Linklater's List of Vocal Dos and Don'ts Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:31PM"Know your voice—it's strong, it's sensitive, it's resilient, and it's you," says Kristin Linklater, founder of the Linklater Center for Voice and Language, before launching into her lists of voice dos and don'ts.
Safety Training Course Now Being Hosted by the National Gas Rodeo Competition – Training Course is Free Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:00AMMidwest ENERGY Association (MEA) is proud to announce that the National Gas Rodeo has added a Safety Training Course, on Friday, September 17 in Fairview Heights, IL. This one hour class is presented by Ed Scott, supervisor gas and electric operations safety, Ameren.
Stan Sorscher: Free Trade: Flawed Theory and Bad Policy Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:09AMFree trade works very well for investors, financial institutions, and large multinational companies. At the same time, our free trade agreements push aside interests of workers, communities and the environment.
DC Electrical Apprenticeship Program Now 1 Of 15 ISPQ Accredited Training Programs In North America Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:18AMThe Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has awarded the Joint Apprenticeship Training Program (JATC) ISPQ Accredited Training ProgramT status. The JATC is jointly sponsored by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 26
Cops and Courts: Aug. 17, 2010: Suspected drug dealer arrested Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:43AMSANTA CRUZ Suspected drug dealer arrested Drug agents seized methamphetamine worth about $300 when they served a search warrant at Santa Cruz home of an alleged drug dealer on Friday, authorities reported.
Baldwin workers get HAZWOPER training to help in BP oil spill cleanup Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:13AMSUMMERDALE, Ala., – As of today, 19 Baldwin EMC employees along with local contractors and representatives from 10 electric co-ops in Mississippi and other parts of Alabama have completed training in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, or HAZWOPER standards.
Fire marshal ruling: Oil vapors caused well blast Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:10AMPITTSBURGH — An explosion that killed two welders and caught a natural gas well on fire last month was triggered by flammable fumes from a relatively small amount of oil remaining in an aboveground storage tank, a fire marshal said.