OUC investigation identifies ‘unknown explosion’ incident in downtown Orlando as ‘arc flash’
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando Utilities Commission safety team’s preliminary investigation of an incident early Thursday that was initially reported as an “unknown explosion” at an OUC substation has been identified as an “arc flash,” the utility said in a statement. OUC also provided an update on three of its employees taken to the hospital […]
Report: Worker was fatally electrocuted at Montana mine
An electrician died at a Montana platinum and palladium mine on July 26 when “he contacted (an) energized 13,200 Volt switchgear in a power center.” That is the preliminary finding of the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration regarding a fatality at the Stillwater Mine late last month. The worker — 50-year-old Brian M. Hanson […]
US Department of Labor cites paper products manufacturer for safety, health violations following 3 investigations
APPLETON, WI – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited an Appleton paper products manufacturer for allegedly exposing employees to dangerous energy and machine guarding hazards after an employee suffered two finger-tip amputations. Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducted three investigations and concluded that Progressive Converting Inc. failed to properly guard machinery, did […]
NFPA 70B: What the Change Means for Maintenance, Operations and Safety
The 2023 revision of NFPA 70B is bringing about a new era of electrical safety in the workplace. This standard sets official guidance for how to address electrical maintenance needs. The 2023 revision of NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance brought about a new era of electrical safety in the workplace. Formerly a […]
OSHA cites tool and equipment manufacturer after maintenance electrician suffers severe burns during an electrical arc blast
OSHA cites Stanley Black+Decker for safety failures, assesses $222K in penalties WILLARD, OH – One of the world’s largest and best-known tool and equipment manufacturers could have prevented a 29-year-old maintenance electrician from suffering severe burns during an electrical arc blast at a company facility in Willard if required safety standards were followed, a U.S. […]
Tragic Electrocution at Windmill Farm Claims Life, Willacy County Investigates
A fatal workplace incident at a windmill farm in Willacy County results in the electrocution death of a man, sparking an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Tragic Electrocution at Willacy County Windmill Farm A routine day at a windmill farm located at the intersection of FM 1018 and FM 507 turned tragic when a […]
OSHA Fined Manufacturer $389K for Safety Violations Including Lockout Tagout
US Department of Labor investigates worker’s injury, finds Ohio rubber manufacturer continues to ignore federal workplace safety standards OSHA proposes $389K in penalties to HBD/Thermoid Inc. following severe injury BELLEFONTAINE, OH ‒ An Ohio industrial rubber hose manufacturer with a long history of federal workplace safety issues could have prevented a 25-year-old worker from suffering […]
New DOL Rule Expands Electronic Submission of Injury Data in High-Hazard Industries
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its regulations to implement increased protection measures for workers, mandating certain employers in high-hazard industries to submit more comprehensive electronic records of workplace injuries and illnesses. This is effective as of January 1st, 2024. The regulation, announced in July of 2023, stipulates that companies with 100 or […]
OSHA Requirements for Lockout Tagout – The Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) 1910.147
Part Number: 1910 Part Number Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards Subpart: 1910 Subpart J Subpart Title: General Environmental Controls Standard Number: 1910.147 Title: The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout). Appendix: A GPO Source: e-CFR 1910.147(a) Scope, application, and purpose – 1910.147(a)(1) Scope. 1910.147(a)(1)(i) This standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment […]
What is NFPA 70B?
What is NFPA 70B? Proper maintenance is absolutely essential to the safety of your facility and your employees. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, details preventive maintenance for electrical, electronic, and communication systems and equipment—such as those used in industrial plants, institutional and commercial buildings, […]
