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OSHA fines Bontrager after fatal trench collapse Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 1:03PMA Stark County excavating company has been cited by OSHA for violations tied to trench safety. Bontrager Excavating plans to contest the penalties.
E&P Operations Manager - Senior Level, Exceptional Responsibility Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:19AMThis position is responsible for the management of several field operations supervisors and an overall organization of approximately 100 field personnel. Responsible for all field operating activities related to on and offshore facilities.
How Metals Industry Can Prepare for Major OSHA Crackdown Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:11AMFines double for violations, but proactive safety steps can prevent future citations.
Prosecutor: Xcel Energy Knew Of OSHA Violations Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 8:42PMFederal prosecutors say Xcel Energy knew of workplace safety violations that led to the death of five contract workers.
Prosecutor: Xcel knew of OSHA violations in Colo. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 3:28PMFederal prosecutors say Xcel Energy Inc. knew of workplace safety violations that led to the death of five workers in Colorado.
Prosecutor: Xcel knew of OSHA violations Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 8:49AMDENVER—Federal prosecutors say Xcel Energy knew of workplace safety violations that led to the death of five workers.
DOL issues final rule to protect shipyard workers [05/02/2011] Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 1:24PMThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a final rule to protect the safety and health of shipyard workers, which is published in today’s edition of the Federal Register. The rule updates existing requirements to reflect advances in industry practices and technology, and provides new protections from hazards that previously were not addressed ...
100 years after The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 1:22PMThe Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire happened a century ago, but the labor-safety issues that led to the disaster are relevant today.
Construction Firms Urged To Attend OSHA Training Seminar Monday, January 17, 2011 @ 6:15AMBROOKINGS — A 10-hour OSHA training seminar for construction companies will be held in Aberdeen, Sioux Falls and Rapid City toward the latter part of January.
U.S. Steel, contractor fined in Clairton coke plant explosion Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 11:00PMU.S. Steel Corp. and a contractor at the steelmaker's Clairton coke plant were fined $175,000 by federal safety regulators yesterday for the July 14 explosion that injured 20 workers.
Nevada's New Laws 2011 Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 9:44AMNevada rings in the new year with several new laws taking effect as of January 1. Among them, as reported by the Daily Sparks Tribune : AB162 requires health insurance companies to screen and provide treatment for autism spectrum disorders up to a cap of $36,000 a year, until the child is 18 unless still in high school. Another law requires energy efficiency evaluations of homes before they are ...
GINA: It’s more than just a pretty name Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 9:19PMStarting next week, employers need to be especially cautious about genetic information of employees and their family histories. There are many ways they can inadvertently be in violation of the law.
Mine blast: How the Pike River rescue will work Saturday, November 20, 2010 @ 1:26AMRescuers will face a number of challenges as they work towards accessing the area where 29 coal miners are believed to be trapped.The space where the men are trapped is not a vertical shaft like the one where the Chilean miners...
Rep. Luis Gutierrez: BP: Busy Promoting a culture of recklessness Friday, November 19, 2010 @ 6:08PMIn just five short months, on April 20, 2011, we will commemorate the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and we will honor...
Power line may extend through Pratt County Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 10:08PMPratt County Commissioners had the rare opportunity to visit with Barber County Commissioner Steve Garten during their regular session this week. Garten said he was in town to take his wife to the dentist and decided to drop in and exchange conversation with local elected officials.
BUSINESS AGENDA Sunday, October 31, 2010 @ 3:11AMRED CARPET BREAKFAST: Thursday, 7:45-9 a.m., Edgewood in the Pines, Drums. Program features CAN DO’s new funding program. Greater Hazleton Chamber members $15; non-members $20. Reservations required, online at www.hazletonchamber.org , by e-mail to jferry@hazletonchamber.org or by calling 570-455-1509.
Gettin' out of Foley Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 12:11AMGettin’ out of Foley (Dreams have turned to nightmares for two local women)
Bad Planning Cited In Fatal Colo. Power Plant Fire Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:19PMFederal officials investigating a 2007 fire that killed five workers at a hydroelectric plant said Wednesday that Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor failed to adequately plan for hazardous work that included taking flammable solvents inside a 4,300-foot tunnel.
SeaWorld fined $85,000 over killer whale attack Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:43PMSeaWorld has been fined $US75,000 ($85,000) for safety violations after the February 24 death of an animal trainer who was fatally attacked by a killer whale during a live show.
SeaWorld fined 75,000 dollars over killer whale attack Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:54PMMIAMI: A US government agency has fined SeaWorld US75,000 dollars for safety violations after the February 24 death of an animal trainer who was attacked by a killer whale during a live show.
US Department of Labor's OSHA cites E.N. Range Inc. in Miami, Fla., more than $2 million for exposing workers to lead ... Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:06PMFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations to E.N. Range Inc. in Miami, Fla., alleging the company knowingly neglected to protect employees who clean gun ranges from serious overexposure to lead. It also provided, without medical supervision, non-FDA-approved treatments for lead ...
US Labor Department's OSHA cites SeaWorld of Florida following animal trainer's death Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:23AMORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited SeaWorld of Florida LLC for three safety violations, including one classified as willful, following the death of an animal trainer in February. The total penalty is $75,000.
More high heat for Southland Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 3:32AMLOS ANGELES — Temperatures surged around the state Saturday as Southern California continued its rare high-humidity heat wave and state officials investigated a rash of recent farmworker deaths believed tied to the weather.
More high heat for LA area, state probes deaths Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 1:13AMTemperatures surged around the state Saturday as Southern California continued its rare high-humidity heat wave and state officials investigated a rash of recent farm worker deaths believed tied to the weather. With a sultry, unstable airmass refusing to... Southern California - Los Angeles - California - Heat wave - Humidity
Lifesaving chemo may put workers' lives at risk Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 11:16AMThe same powerful chemotherapy drugs that have saved hundreds of thousands of patients’ lives for decades have at the same time taken a potentially deadly toll on the hospital and clinic workers who handled them. Chemotherapy - Health - United States - Cancer - Liposuction
Digital Noise Dosimeter features cable-free, wearable design. Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:49AMWith 28-hr battery life, CEL-350L dBadge Lite enables users to monitor personal noise exposure for compliance with workplace noise regulations published by OSHA and ACGIH/NIOSH. Only 2 keys on side of instrument are used for all operations. At end of measurement run, user can download data to PC by pointing device at provided infrared download adaptor. Once downloaded into Casella Insight(TM ...
5th District candidates seek chamber votes Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 1:30AMAn intrusive federal government has created a fear of risk that is toxic to the velocity of business development, said James Lankford, R-Edmond.
Utah regulators slap Payson supplement maker with fines Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 5:05PMA nutritional supplement maker has been cited for dust-control violations after a 29-year-old employee told nurses on his death bed that he had been poisoned by selenium powder from working without a
Fort Worth drilling firm's rig spewing flames in West Virginia Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 10:25PMFour of seven workers hurt in the blast have been released from hospital care.
7 workers burned in West Va. gas well blast likely to survive Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 8:35PMMORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- A crew drilling a natural gas well through an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle hit a pocket of methane gas that ignited, triggering an explosion that burned seven workers, state and company officials said Monday.
W.Va. gas well blast injures 7; flames now 40 feet Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 1:36PMA crew drilling a natural gas well through an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle hit a pocket of methane gas that ignited, triggering an explosion that burned seven workers,
Natural gas well explosion burns 7 workers in West Virginia Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 12:30PMView full size AP Photo/The News-Register, Kef Howard Fire crews from Marshall County battle a gas well fire in Moundsville, WV, Monday June 7, 2010. The explosion and resulting fire sent seven people to hospitals, including three workers who were flown to a Pittbsurgh burn center.
NEW – W.Va. gas well blast injures 7; flames now 40 feet Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 10:41AMA crew drilling a natural gas well through an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle hit a pocket of methane gas that ignited, triggering an explosion that burned seven workers, state and company officials said today.
2 drivers fired after refusing to drive ‘unsafe’ bus Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 11:10PMMICHIGAN CITY — The Michigan City Board of Publics Works and Safety will decide the fate of two bus drivers who were terminated after refusing to drive a city bus they felt was unsafe.
Labour and Employment Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 9:23AMOn April 26, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its spring 2010 regulatory agenda outlining its anticipated regulatory and enforcement focus for the upcoming year.
2 drivers fired after refusing to drive ‘unsafe’ bus Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 11:34PMMICHIGAN CITY — The Michigan City Board of Publics Works and Safety will decide the fate of two bus drivers who were terminated after refusing to drive a city bus they felt was unsafe.
Ergonomics Roundup: Ergonomically Designed? New Canadian Std, Car Talk, SPH Legislation, iPad Usability, Radiology Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 9:28AMErgonomics Roundup: Ergonomically Designed? New Canadian Std, Car Talk, SPH Legislation, iPad Usability, Radiology
Hr Consulting Firms Offer Fast Track To Osha Safety Compliance Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 4:31PMWorkplace safety issues have been front and center in the news recently making the announcement that National PEO –one of the leading HR consulting films- is now offering even more timely safety compliance services.
Seventeen St. Paul pothole workers face suspensions Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 4:42PMSeventeen workers with the city of St. Paul have been suspended without pay after a TV news crew filmed street-maintenance crews loafing around when they should have been filling potholes.
OSHA fines Tireman $177K Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 3:29PMThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Tireman Auto Service Centers Ltd. in Maumee with $177,800 in proposed penalties for alleged serious and willful violations for failing to protect workers.
Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Workers Memorial Day Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 8:32AMWASHINGTON, April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, 2010:
Fumes ignite at gas well Monday, April 5, 2010 @ 9:53AMThis article has been read 4665 times. WEST MIDDLETOWN - When George Zimmerman looked out the bedroom window of his Hopewell Township home Wednesday morning, he saw flames shooting 100 feet in the air from a fire at a gas well on his property.
Mandatory Change Requires California Employers to Update Their OSHA Labor Poster Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 7:35AMSUNRISE, Fla., March 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On February 26, 2010, the California Department of Industrial Relations released a mandatory change to the California OSHA labor poster. The updated Cal/OSHA poster now includes a free worker information hotline number - 1-866-924-9757 - for the California Department of Industrial Relations. Minor address changes were made to the headquarters ...
Guam contractor fined $139.5K for unsafe state of barracks and jobsite Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 9:18AMSAN FRANCISCO-The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Hua Sheng International Group Corp. in Barrigada, Guam, for $139,500 in proposed penalties for hazardous working and living conditions at a jobsite and barracks in Harmon, Guam.
Brother: Work on Middletown plant troubled blast victim Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 7:22AMMIDDLETOWN — The brother of one of five workers killed in an explosion at a power plant under construction says his brother called the project “screwed up,” and a worker on the job the day before the explosion says safety on the job was “substandard.”
Portfolio Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 2:11AMHonda is recalling 646,000 Fit hatchbacks worldwide because of a glitch that could cause water to enter the power window mechanism, causing components to overheat.
EH&S Manager/Director Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 7:42AMOur client requires an EH&S Manger/Director, BSChE, Environmental or Safety (MS preferred) with 10+ yrs experience as an Environmental, Health & Safety manager or director in a chemical plant (at least 5 yrs in a management role) with a major chemical company or refinery, reporting to the plant manager to support manufacturing/operations, engineering, maintenance and finance department leaders ...
Donations in decline, Red Cross lays off 20 Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 1:31PMFARMINGTON — Citing “a significant decline in blood donations,” the American Red Cross Connecticut Blood Services Region said Friday it will eliminate 20 positions in the Connecticut Region.
Shermco Industries Announces November Training Class Schedule Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 12:48AMShermco Industries, a leading provider of rotating machinery testing, repairing and remanufacturing as well as power systems maintenance and electrical damage restoration services, announced its schedule of training classes available in November 2009
OSHA seeks comment on proposed dust rule Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 1:35PMA federal workplace safety agency is seeking public input through Jan. 19 in developing regulations to reduce the potential for disasters because of combustible dust.