Osha violations - Articles - Page 46

Worker’s complaint results in citations for D.C. hotel

March 11, 2016

A popular Washington, D.C. hotel has come under fire for exposing its employees to hazards ranging from falls to potentially harmful chemicals. In response to a complaint, OSHA inspectors conducted an investigation at the Wardman Hotel LLC, doing business as Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, and found:

Lack of fall protection led to roofer's death in fall at Cincinnati work site

Employer faces $117K in fines

March 4, 2016

The life of a 53-year-old roofer who died after dropping 40 feet to the ground could have been saved if his employer had provided proper fall protection, the OSHA has found.

OSHA cites Sharpe Holdings in death of worker at Missouri dairy farm

Third fatality at company since 2012

March 2, 2016

For the third time since 2012, federal investigators have cited Sharpe Holdings in the death of an employee. The most recent casualty was a 51-year-old equipment operator, who suffered serious head injuries after he was ejected from the rear of a van on Sept. 26, 2015. He died the following day.

Georgia worker's severe saw injury uncovers multiple safety violations

OSHA says injury was preventable, proposes nearly $70K in penalties

March 2, 2016

A saw worker at FPL Food LLC in Augusta, Georgia was severely injured Dec. 3, 2015 when a hydraulic saw lacerated his abdomen as he cut meat.

Fall from balcony results in $66,990 proposed OSHA fine

February 29, 2016

OSHA cited a Texas flooring company for workplace hazards after a worker required hospitalization due to workplace injuries.

OSHA: Circus tent in fatal New Hampshire collapse not erected correctly

Walker International Events Inc. cited for crushing, electrical, other hazards

February 23, 2016

The circus tent that collapsed in Lancaster during a sudden downdraft of air called a "micro-burst" on Aug. 3, 2015, was not properly erected and the circus operator, Walker International Events, did not follow repeated National Weather Service storm warnings, an inspection by the OSHA has found.

What you should know about GFCIs

Train employees in their use and prevent injuries & electrocutions

Vladimir Konopelko

February 17, 2016

An OSHA violation is a serious matter. Many of them can result in injury or death. Some violations are obvious and easy to spot while others require training and a comprehensive understanding of the requirements in order to detect them.

Three workers suffer amputations at Schwan's food processing facility

February 15, 2016

A leading supplier of frozen specialty foods is facing more than $172,000 in fines after two workers at its Salina facility suffered amputations in separate incidents and a third suffered lacerations and burns.

Newark manufacturing employees at risk from dangerous chemicals

Elan Chemical Co. issued 17 citations, faces $72,100 in fines

February 12, 2016

OSHA has cited Elan Chemical Company Inc. of Newark, New Jersey for 17 serious safety and health violations. The agency initiated an inspection on Aug. 4, 2015, under its national emphasis program focused on chemical manufacturers.

OSHA’s Top 10 Violations of 2015 analyzed

Graphic Products releases violations report as a safety training resource

February 11, 2016

Preventable deaths and workplace accidents continue to occur at the hands of saw blades and conveyor belts. The data has been collected in the annual OSHA Top Ten Violation Report for 2015, which reveals that the total number of incidents were down 4.5% from 2014, and 11% from 2013. Graphic Products has analyzed the data and outlined preventative measures to ensure worksites not only meet OSHA compliance, but provide safety resources to equip workers.