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OSHA cites auto parts manufacturer for willfully exposing workers to amputations
Jan. 28, 2016 OSHA cites auto parts manufacturer for willfully exposing workers to amputations, other hazards at Alabama facility Employer supplies parts to Kia and HyundaiEmployer: Daeil USA Corp. Inspection site: 1135 Towel Ave., Valley, Alabama 36854 Citations issued: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations to the employer on …
The 4-Letter Word That Should Guide Your Safety Efforts
That word is OSHA. (Yes, technically, it’s an acronym, but stick with me here.) According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), “Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities.” In fact, …
“Dangerously Close”: CSB Examines the Fatal Explosion in West, Texas
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) on Jan. 29 released a safety video that explores the fatal April 17, 2013, fire and explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. in West, Texas, which resulted in 15 fatalities, more than 260 injuries and widespread community damage. The deadly fire and explosion occurred when approximately 30 tons of …
OSHA cites Mississippi plastic manufacturer after severe worker injuries
Jan. 19, 2016 OSHA cites Mississippi plastic manufacturer after severe worker injuries Agency says two employees suffered debilitating hand injuriesEmployer name: Mississippi Polymers Inc. Inspection site: 2733 South Harper Road, Corinth, Mississippi Citations issued: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations to the employer on Jan. 14 for 11 serious …
Subfloor Systems Inc. fined $66K after agency investigation
U.S. Department of Labor | Jan. 21, 2016 OSHA cites Hurst, Texas, flooring company for hazards after worker falls off balcony at Fort Worth job site Subfloor Systems Inc. fined $66K after agency investigation Employer name: Subfloor Systems Inc., Hurst, Texas Citations issued: Jan. 20, 2016 Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety …
10 Most Dangerous Cities to Work
Going to work should never be dangerous, but as OSHA numbers tell us, that’s not always the case. OSHA.net compiled OSHA’s weekly Fatality and Catastrophe reports from 2009 to 2014 to map out which cities are the most dangerous for workers. Cities are ranked by the number of OSHA cases – not individual fatalities – …
Prevention of Serious Injuries and Fatalities Must Start with Leadership
Safety performance is a complex matter. That’s actually the good news: a great many variables mean you have a lot of options to address serious injuries and fatalities (SIF) and improve the health and wellbeing of the people with whom you work. You already know that changes in facilities, management systems, behavior, culture and leadership …
CSB: Multiple process safety deficiencies led to explosion, near-miss
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board says the Feb. 18, 2015, explosion at the ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance, CA, was caused by “multiple process safety management deficiencies.” The CSB also contends the situation easily could’ve been much worse. Two workers were injured when an explosion occurred in the refinery’s electrostatic precipitator (ESP), a piece of equipment …