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California-based contractor had been fined 90 times since 1988 while operating under another name, OSHA records show.

Grant money awarded under two separate programs is intended to strengthen the coordinated training efforts of homeland security preparedness.

Alleged willful violations include failure to provide proper audiograms and training to all employees exposed to hazardous noise levels.

Committee hearing was the third congressional panel that probed the Crandall Canyon mine tragedy.

Grants will go to 55 nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs.

Ohio Supreme Court changed its own ruling Thursday, deciding that a young fast-food worker who badly burned himself after violating safety rules should get temporary disability benefits.

Legislation would force OSHA to develop interim standards limiting worker exposure to the artificial flavoring diacetyl. The Senate has not yet considered it.

Recall involves Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Series boots made in the Dominican Republic and sold nationwide between September 2005 and September 2007.

Designed to help safety pros select hearing protectors for noise-exposed workers, the standard specifies methods for estimating sound pressure levels that are effective when hearing protection is worn.

The California company will pay a $10 million fine in the criminal case, involving violations of the state labor code, and $5 million to end a related civil prosecution.