Man's court quest: the tooth, and nothing but the tooth He wants teeth, the whole teeth, nothing but the teeth Aug 5, 2008
A patient can keep them because they pose no infection risk to their owner, an OSHA administrator decided after U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad of North Dakota questioned why a dentist had come between a constituent and his extractions. (News & Observer)
OSHA begins investigation of fatal accident at work site Aug 3, 2008
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is continuing its investigation into last week's fatal accident along the U.S. 321 construction site in northern Caldwell County, but it may take some time to compile its findings ... Investigators from the OSHA district office in Asheville have taken up the investigation of the work site fatality, which is common practice in such situations ... Kevin Beauregard, assistant director for the OSHA division of the N.C. Department of Labor,... (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
America Needs Policies That Bring Balance, Fairness and Equality Aug 2, 2008
OSHA has failed to issue desperately needed safety standards. Workers are routinely misclassified as independent contractors in order to deny them workers' compensation and unemployment. (PR Newswire)
Agency to seek disciplinary action for power-plant explosion Aug 2, 2008
OSHA said failure to inspect the boiler s dead air space area led to the explosion and the death of the three men Mathew Indeglia, Mark Mansfield and Phillip Robinson who were working near the boiler when it happened. At the time, the company planned to contest all 10 OSHA violations, which would cost Dominion $46,800 ... Spokesman Jim Norvelle said then that the Essex County District Attorney s office had blamed the explosion on a defect not visible to the eye through normal testing practices,... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
OSHA Investigating Construction Worker's Fatal Fall In Enfield Aug 2, 2008
OSHA was notified of the incident Thursday, Timmerman said. John Chavez, a spokesman for OSHA, said Benderson Development Co. LLC, of Latham, N.Y., is the general contractor building the hotel ... He said OSHA is investigating the incident, but he had no information about Millett's employment. (FOX61, CT)
LegalView Offers Mesothelioma Blog Readers Details of Disconcerting Request to Decrease Asbestos Regulations from Industry Aug 2, 2008
However, the EPA along with the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and The World Health Organization (WHO) have all determined that no level of exposure to asbestos fibers is safe and the material as well as products using asbestos should be permanently banned. Asbestos was mined for years and was frequently used in the construction industry for an array of products, most often insulation. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
BUSINESS BRIEFCASE Aug 1, 2008
OSHA training expert at Kishwaukee College ... Jeff Clark, an expert in OSHA issues and training, is the instructor ... He has developed and written numerous customized safety and health programs and has audited facilities to help companies provide a safe workplace and to avoid OSHA violations. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
OSHA offers safety training seminars Aug 1, 2008
To register for the free workshops, fax a request on company letterhead to (503) 947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA Web site, under Education. For questions about Oregon OSHA s public education, call (503) 947-7443 or toll-free within Oregon, (888) 292-5247, option 2. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Accident kills worker at LaPlace steel plant Jul 31, 2008
Diamond E Trucking contacted OSHA Wednesday afternoon, said Bayou Steel Vice President Doug Taylor. Relatives of Morris, an aspiring rap artist who had been working for the trucking company for almost a year, said OSHA officials are scheduled to arrive today. (Nola.com -- Sports)
State says it’s unlikely to investigate riverbed accident Jul 31, 2008
Advertisement The state s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA) said Wednesday that it probably will not open an investigation into an injury collision Tuesday between two earth movers in the Santa Maria Riverbed. An investigation had not been opened as of Wednesday afternoon, said OSHA spokeswoman Erika Monterroza, because it did not seem that any health and safety violations took place ... Monterroza had said Tuesday that if someone injured in an industrial accident is in the... (Santa Maria Times)
Ames company fined for death of Minnesota man Jul 31, 2008
OSHA issued a citation to Todd and Sargent Inc. after the death of Jose Maltos of Fairmont, Minnesota. The citation, which was issued earlier this month, said that Maltos "was not protected from falling to a lower level by a guard rail system or by utilizing a personal fall arrest system.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Worker Falls 60 Feet To His Death After Crane Topples Jul 31, 2008
HERE COMES OSHA AND A LAWSUIT.. Posted by: jeff Location: bell on Jul 30, 2008 at 03:57 PM thats 3 cranes that have fallen. (KWTX.com, TX)
Imperial Sugar Exec Testifies About Fatal Refinery... Jul 30, 2008
OSHA says criminal charges are also possible ... which was also cited in OSHA's investigation ... The House passed legislation in April that would force OSHA to adopt new standards specifically targeting dust. (Fox News)
Contractor electrocuted on job Jul 30, 2008
Firefighters have notified OSHA and a building inspector about the accident, Rutledge said. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Loud and clear Jul 30, 2008
Workplace Integra also offers hands-on training to all of its clients' health professionals in complying with new OSHA standards. Steady growth. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
NH pellet company faces fines over safety issues Jul 29, 2008
OSHA also issued six less serious citations for other issues. The company has 15 days to meet with OSHA or to contest the proposed fines. (Concord Monitor)
CEO says OSHA overlooked risks Jul 29, 2008
"I think the facts will show there was a poor understanding of the hazards of combustible dust throughout the industry, as well as within OSHA itself," John Sheptor, the CEO of Texas-based Imperial Sugar, said in an interview before a Senate hearing on the issue today ... OSHA said the dust at the Port Wentworth, Ga ... OSHA chief Edwin Foulke emphasized that the accident could have been avoided had the company followed existing safety and health standards. (The Augusta Chronicle)
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Quick hits from the region and beyond Jul 29, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Local company wins second APEX award. (Munster Times, IN)
Report says BP plant in danger of another accident Jul 29, 2008
OSHA also fined BP more than $21 million ... Sawyer also criticized OSHA for not doing enough to ensure that BP improves safety at the refinery ... A spokeswoman for OSHA did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Government investigates 2 fatal cave-ins Jul 28, 2008
Both cave-ins require up to six months to investigate, said Clyde Payne, Mississippi OSHA director ... According to OSHA records, the two companies have been fined in the past ... Lracting had a total of 18 violations and was fined $245,828 from 1999 to 2005, according to OSHA records. (The Clarion-Ledger)
• Deadly accidents in Las Vegas leave workers gambling on safety Jul 28, 2008
But political appointees at OSHA lessened that finding, a common practice in Las Vegas ... But political appointees at OSHA lessened that finding, a common practice in Las Vegas ... But when the investigators tried to formally cite the company after the two men's deaths, Boyd attorneys pressed two political appointees overseeing Nevada OSHA, Mendy Elliott and D. Roger Bremner, for a less severe finding. (Q13.com, WA)
Union wants more crane oversight after accidents Jul 27, 2008
Local Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials havent yet said what caused the Normal crane collapse that killed Dawe, and calls to OSHA offices were not returned Friday ... moon mullins wrote on Jul 26, 2008 10:17 PM:" As a former union worker who was injured on the job, I wish the IUOE luck in getting much help. It's going to take a lot of work to re-organize OSHA after being beat up by more than two decades of Republicans and an in-effective Democrat in the White House. The... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Sugar company may face $8.7m in fines after fatal explosion Jul 26, 2008
Imperial rejects OSHA findings, plans to appeal ... The fines would be the third-highest in the 40-year history of the OSHA. They include $5 million for the explosion near Savannah on Feb. 7 and $3 ... OSHA investigators concluded that the explosion was most likely caused when a large bucket used to haul sugar in a silo elevator broke loose and struck the metal siding, causing a spark that ignited sugar dust accumulated beneath the 100-foot silos. (Boston Globe)
OSHA Fines Imperial Sugar $8.8 Million Jul 26, 2008
OSHA Fines Imperial Sugar $8. 8 Million. (Wall Street Journal)
OSHA Fines Sugar Refiner Jul 26, 2008
OSHA fines Imperial Sugar $8 ... Article:OSHA fines Imperial Sugar $8 ... DTL Article:OSHA fines Imperial Sugar $8. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Imperial could be fined millions Jul 26, 2008
OSHA investigators concluded the explosion was most likely caused when a large bucket used to haul sugar in a silo elevator broke loose and struck the metal siding, causing a spark that ignited sugar dust accumulated beneath the 100-foot silos ... "This catastrophic accident could have been prevented if Imperial Sugar had complied with existing OSHA safety and health standards," OSHA chief Edwin Foulke said at a news conference in Savannah ... OSHA found 120 violations against the Georgia plant,... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Imperial Sugar to contest OSHA fines Jul 26, 2008
The OSHA on Friday said it proposed to fine Sugar Land-based Imperial Sugar (NASDAQ: IPSU) $5 million for safety violations at the Georgia plant and $3 ... In a statement following news of the fines, John Sheptor, chief executive officer of Imperial Sugar, said the company had reviewed the allegations in OSHA s citations ... Based on this review, we have filed with OSHA a notice of contest of the citations, in which we challenge the allegations of the citations, the characterization of the... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
OSHA fines Imperial Sugar $8.7M in deadly blast Jul 26, 2008
OSHA fines Imperial Sugar $8 ... OSHA fines Imperial Sugar $8 ... OSHA investigators concluded the explosion was most likely caused when a large bucket used to haul sugar in a silo elevator broke loose and struck the metal siding, causing a spark that ignited sugar dust accumulated beneath the 100-foot silos. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
OSHA preparing to give report on blast at Georgia sugar refinery Jul 26, 2008
An OSHA spokeswoman declined comment on whether the agency will issue citations or propose fines against Imperial Sugar. The company will have 15 days to contest any citations and penalties OSHA proposes. (FOX23 News, NY)
Oklahoma Crane Accident Kills Onlooker Jul 25, 2008
Elderly Man Watching Church Steeple Raising Crushed In Car, Wife Injured By Collapse. OKLAHOMA CITY, July 24, 2008. (CBS News)
Investigation, construction continue after deadly crane collapse Jul 25, 2008
The town of Normal and OSHA had staff on site Thursday to make sure everyone was on the same page as cleanup progresses with Johnston and crane-operation subcontractor Area Erectors, said Scot Williams, plans examiner and inspector for the town of Normal ... While OSHA officials declined to give specifics on their investigation, they said similar probes typically start with a look at the daily and annual inspections, move on to interviews with crew members and go from there, said Barry... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Coroner IDs ironworker found dead after Normal crane collapse Jul 24, 2008
Occupational Health and Safety Administration employees were at the accident site Wednesday, said Barry Salerno, acting area director of OSHAs Peoria office. OSHA and Normal police are working with Kimmerlings office in the investigation ... He declined to comment on the general safety of cranes, but said OSHA inspects equipment if OSHA representatives are on a construction site for another reason, a complaint is filed or an accident occurs, Salerno said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Beacon Hill Roll Call Jul 24, 2008
By By Bob Katzen / bob@beaconhillrollcall. Wed Jul 23, 2008, 11:22 AM EDT. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Key Builders earns national safety award Jul 24, 2008
The selection criteria for the S.T.E.P. program included each member company s self-evaluation scores based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety performance data. Among numerous other topics, such data includes workday loss cases, recordable cases, drug screening processes and yearly number of OSHA inspections and citations. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Edwards: The Agony of the MSM Jul 24, 2008
" ... I don't know whether there is a serious threat of Feinstein's bill passing, or if she's just trying to show big farmers and Hispanic groups that she's trying. Or to see if the other side's are . ... Best to assume it's a serious threat. ... Bush would surely sign the bill if it passes. ... Other than that, apply to the Senate's version.:a) Bad for McCain, right? Just when he's papered over his split with the right on immigration, this would reopen the wound. Maybe that's the Dems point.... (Slate)
Sen. Tolman backs sex offender bill which allows prosecutors to monitor Internet use without a warrant (Beacon Hill Roll Call) Jul 22, 2008
These spaces are defined by the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) as ones with configurations that hinder the activities of any employees who must enter, work in and exit the spaces. OSHA requires that some construction companies have a plan and personnel for these rescues. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Ruling sends UNR water recycle project down the drain Jul 22, 2008
The state public works board approved the system, but OSHA won't certify the air conditioning system while the pump is in the same room. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (KRNV.com, NV)
Secrets surround gas-field chemicals Jul 21, 2008
OSHA, state also have a say ... OSHA did 114 gas and oil inspections in Colorado in 2007, said John Healy with the agency's Englewood office ... OSHA's rules require employees to be trained and chemicals to be labeled, but the agency doesn't have to approve which chemicals are used. (Durango Herald)
Deadly crane crash changed survivors life Jul 21, 2008
To make sure that this type of tragedy doesn't happen again, Osha and Lyondell are investigating the collapse of the crane. We will leave no stone unturned until we find out what exactly happened, said David Roznowski of Lyondell Basell. (KHOU.com, TX)
Raid on meat plant haunts town, sparks debate Jul 21, 2008
In recent years, there were problems with Agriprocessors in Iowa and elsewhere: pollution violations, fights with labor unions trying to organize, OSHA violations and charges of animal abuse by PETA. This year, the Iowa Division of Labor Services fined the company 182,000 for 39 health violations. The federal raid this spring came about based on information from an informant inside the plant who reported witnessing plant managers hire and help workers with fake identity papers. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Probe begins in crane collapse Jul 20, 2008
OSHA investigators are working with the refinery, a subcontractor, and the project manager. "It really is too early to say what happened," Roznowski said. (Boston Globe)
Names of men killed in crane accident released Jul 20, 2008
06:42 PM CDT on Saturday, July 19, 2008. KHOU.com staff report iated Press. (KHOU.com, TX)
Crane collapses, kills four contractors Jul 19, 2008
Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department as well as OSHA responded to the scene. Margaret Landry, spokesperson for Deep South Crane and Rigging, said, Clearly this is very early in the investigation and we are in the process of gathering reliable, factual information. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Congressman: More crane inspections needed Jul 19, 2008
That's the only history of violations on record with OSHA, but a California congressman told 11 News that he isn't surprised. The labor committee has an open investigation into construction safety, said U.S. Rep. (KHOU.com, TX)
LETTERS: NCT, July 17, 2008 Jul 18, 2008
Require OSHA to establish dust safety standards, HR5522, nay. I could go on; however, this small list gives me enough reason to conclude Brian Bilbray dose not represent my values. (North County Times)
Roofers electrocuted in Murrysville Jul 18, 2008
"Apparently the pole got away from the employees and came in contact with the power line as they were trying to regain control of it," said Robert Szymanski, OSHA's area director in Pittsburgh ... OSHA's construction standards mandate that equipment that can conduct electricity must be at least 10 feet from power lines ... In February, a Coraopolis company, Zeke & Son Roofing and Siding Specialist, was ordered to pay a $50,000 civil fine and a separate $25,000 fine after being convicted in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
OSHA fine for 4-Bros Dairy in Shoshone reduced Jul 17, 2008
After meeting on July 8 with OSHA officials in Boise, owners of the dairy signed off on the revised citation, called an informal settlement agreement, said Kiely Parker, an OSHA industrial hygienist ... Until Dec. 31, 2009, report any "significant work-related employee injuries and illnesses" to OSHA within 48 hours after the dairy's owners become aware of the issue. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
9 comments Jul 17, 2008
You have lead diving boots made from EEOC, EPA, OSHA and other "ALPHABET SOUP" of hindrances. Logic question; Do you bet on yourself or me. (Human Events Online)
Green calls for thorough investigation of Goodyear explosion Jul 14, 2008
He also said the ongoing investigation of the accident by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a good start, but that the CSB, which investigated the 2005 explosion at a BP refinery in Texas City, is especially suited to look into this kind of industrial accident. Green's letter praised the CSB's work on the 2005 explosion that killed 15 and injured 150 and notes the CSB's status as the only independent agency in the country responsible for investigating industrial... (North Channel Sun, TX)
Lis on Law: Crane Collapses: Coincidental or Criminal? Jul 13, 2008
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) encourage states to develop and operate their own job safety and health programs. There are 24 states that have OSHA-approved State Plans and have adopted their own standards and enforcement policies ... For the most part, the adopted standards are identical to Federal OSHA. However, some states have adopted additional standards. (Fox News)
Congressman seeks blast investigation Jul 13, 2008
Green also said the investigation of the accident by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a good start, but that the CSB is especially suited to investigate this kind of industrial accident. In the letter Green also addressed the CSB s initial statement following the accident that it may not have enough resources, saying, we are disturbed to learn that the CSB may not investigate the Goodyear explosion due to a lack of available resources. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Congress names names in FEMA trailer probe Jul 13, 2008
Letter put positive spin on test resultsWaxman cited a May 11, 2006, letter in which a Gulf Stream executive assured FEMA that our informal testing has indicated that formaldehyde levels of indoor ambient air of occupied trailers fall below, for instance, the OSHA standard of. 75 parts per million. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Industrial lawsuits filed in District court Jul 13, 2008
While 14 persons were said to be victims after the accident by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), hundreds of employees and residents of Point Comfort have joined in the lawsuit ... They allege Formosa failed to provide workers with appropriate safety equipment, failed to implement and enforce an adequate safety program, violated OSHA standards and allowed vehicles to travel through the plant with no specific routes, restrictions or regard to protruding piping filled with... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Nurses Step Up Efforts to Protect Against Attacks Jul 13, 2008
Last year, in response to complaints, OSHA investigated the hospital and found, according to its report, that the types of physical assaults include, but are not limited to, punching, kicking, biting, scratching and pulling hair ... Many of the suggestions raised by OSHA had already been put in place at the hospital before they even came out, he said, declining to comment further about the union s complaints. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
First Vehicle Services Fort Wayne, Ind., Location Earns OSHA VPP Star Status Jul 8, 2008
Location Earns OSHA VPP Star Status ... Location Earns OSHA VPP Star Status. (PR Newswire)
State Farm, police pleased with response to security threat Jul 8, 2008
seawolf wrote on Jul 7, 2008 1:42 PM:" This as per NFPA & OSHA Syandards....All companies with over 25 employees have to do this.All typows and missspellings are thr fault of the arthur ". T wrote on Jul 7, 2008 1:40 PM:" No SF actually screwed up but won't admit it. Many people walked out the building and left for the day since they ignored the warning after looking online and looking outside and seeing no danger. What if it had been someone with a gun and people starting looing their lives?... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Campus cops clash with Princeton U. Jul 7, 2008
In its ruling June 20, OSHA sided with the school but requested that Princeton study the issues raised by the campus safety cops. Lanzi says he will be satisfied with a thorough study, but contends that Princeton University isn't taking his safety officers seriously. (NJ.com -- Times)
Iraq Flipping Point Jul 7, 2008
g. health care, OSHA) accomplishes what we want traditional unions to accomplish, but on a broader basis and without encouraging a sclerotic, adversarial bureaucracy that gets in the way of the productive organization of work. And here's an example: Ford has where employees of the company's suppliers work side by side with regular Ford workers assembling cars. (Slate)
No bidders for state trust land auction Jul 6, 2008
After two years of offering OSHA safety training and consulting services to the Yuma area, Industrial Safety Training and Compliance is making some significant changes, announced owner Chris Williams. The area last year experienced a large increase in injuries, fatalities and OSHA citations (including a recent heatstroke patient), Williams noted ... The company has changed its name to WorkSafeAZ and has selected Yuma as the location for its first full-time OSHA Safety Center. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Safety first (21) Jul 5, 2008
The SHARP designation doesn t bring any immediate benefits, other than two years without and OSHA inspection. But Miller said it s all part of developing a culture of preventing injuries. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
PAMCANI, OSHA form alliance Jul 4, 2008
He said that the OSHA alliance will be managed by PAMCANI's recently re-vitalized Safety Committee under the chairmanship of Michael Wiedmaier of Hayes Industries Inc. in Elgin ... The alliance programs are designed to establish voluntary cooperative relationships between OSHA and groups committed to safety and health including businesses, trade and professional organizations, unions and educational institutions. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Religious leaders: Immigrants suffering after raid Jul 4, 2008
Charlie_Brezisnsky wrote on Jul 3, 2008 9:55 AM:" Agriprocessors Responds to Unjust DialogueFramed as Spoken by Americas VoiceA local Postville, IA clergyman, an advocate for a new kosher standard, and two immigration reform support groups conducted a conference call today under the guise of seeking accountability for Agriprocessors. These groups voiced their opinions and offered one-sided comments to select media also present on the call.The intentional exclusion of... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
T.O. Haas Tire receives major safety award Jul 3, 2008
T.O. Haas Tire and the Iowa Department of Labor have two vitally important resources: tires/vehicle services and the people who do the work to provide it, said Joe Mullen of OSHA, Des Moines. Employee health and safety is critical to getting our work done. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
4-Bros Dairy to negotiate proposed OSHA fineAgency didn't feel silage warning was adequate Jul 2, 2008
"They can attempt to negotiate and hopefully try to reach an informal settlement," said David Kearns, OSHA assistant area director, who is based in Boise ... Kearns said last week that OSHA investigators "considered" that warning given to the trucker but still felt "adequate steps were not taken to protect all of the workers at the site.". (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
OSHA fines Michael Angelo's again Jul 2, 2008
Round Rock-based frozen foods manufacturer Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods Inc. will pay $65,100 in fines to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to correct safety and health violations for which it previously was fined, an OSHA official says. OSHA had proposed a fine of $130,220 ... Michael Angelo's and OSHA completed negotiations Thursday and agreed to the new figure, which is half the original amount, says Paul Brantley, OSHA's director for the Austin area. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
