“Companies seeking to remain profitable must continually improve their processes. Paying attention to process results and tweaking the process requires performance measurement and tracking. Having performance scrutinized isn’t always fun. Information may show one group has out-performed another. Some groups may not have done everything required. Performance metrics may negatively influence incentive payouts and promotional …
Tag: employee injury
A ‘preventable’ incident, agency report reveals
U.S. Department of Labor | Dec. 16, 2015 Worker’s hand mutilated because his employer, Southern Fiber Inc., knowingly disregarded identified OSHA safety hazards A ‘preventable’ incident, agency report revealsMIAMI GARDENS, Fla.– A new employee has to cope with meeting people, learning new skills and making a good impression. None of these efforts matter if an …
OSHA proposes fines of more than $157K for 18 violations found at metal co. Electronic Plating
Dec. 15, 2015 Illinois metal plating company exposes workers to noise, toxic metal, other hazards at Cicero plant OSHA proposes fines of more than $157K for 18 violations found at Electronic Plating Co.CICERO, Ill.– While electroplating machine parts, workers were exposed to metal, machinery and live electrical hazards at a Cicero manufacturing facility because their …
OSHA cites LC United Painting for 40 serious violations, proposes fines of more than $178K
U.S. Department of Labor | Dec. 8, 2015 Worker suffers severe injuries when he falls inside water tower OSHA cites LC United Painting for 40 serious violations, proposes fines of more than $178KBARABOO, Wis. – A worker repainting a Baraboo water tower suffered severe injuries when he fell inside the tower to a platform below. …
GHS: What’s Next?- The Timelines for GHS Compliance Explained
Read Full Article At Ehssafetynewsamerica.com Related GHS Training DVDs: Introduction to GHS The Globally Harmonized System Training Video Teaches your employees what the Globally Harmonized System is all about, why OSHA adopted the GHS, and the phase-in dates for implementing the GHS. View Product HazCom (GHS) in Industrial Facilities Training Video Introduce employees to the …
Luzerne County box manufacturer failed to abate safety violations and continued exposing workers to hazards
Dec. 1, 2015 Luzerne County box manufacturer failed to abate safety violations and continued exposing workers to hazardsEmployer name: Midvale Paper Box Co. Inc. located at 19 Bailey Street in Plains, Pennsylvania. Citations issued: On Nov. 25, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations for one willful, two failure-to-abate, six repeat, and thirteen …
Employee’s Legs Amputated: Lack of Machine Guarding is Cause
OSHA launched an investigation on May 28 of Seaford Ice Inc. in Seaford, Del., after a worker fell into an unguarded conveyer opening while breaking ice, which resulted in the amputation of both of his legs below the knee. This was the second time a worker suffered an amputation due to lack of machine guarding …
Incident marks 2nd worker amputation at Seaford Ice Inc.
U.S. Department of Labor | Nov. 30, 2015 OSHA finds Seaford, Delaware, ice plant failed again to guard machinery, resulting in employee suffering amputation of both legs Incident marks 2nd worker amputation at Seaford Ice Inc. SEAFORD, Del. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an investigation on May 28, …
Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning and General Contracting Inc. fined $108,200 by OSHA
Nov. 30, 2015 Essex County gutter and roof cleaning company again fails to provide workers with fall protection at Bergen County worksites Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning and General Contracting Inc. fined $108,200 by OSHA Employer name: Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning and General Contracting Inc., at 11 Daniel Road East in Fairfield, New Jersey. The inspected …