U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Recycling Company for Safety Violations
News Release U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Recycling Company for Safety Violations COLUMBUS, OH – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Sewing Collection Inc. – a coat hanger recycling company – for serious and repeat safety violations. The Columbus, Ohio-based company faces proposed penalties totaling $190,247. An […]
Workplace Incident – Empire State Mine Resumes Underground Mining Operations
Empire State Mine resumes underground mining operations after a hoist malfunction on Friday, that was caused by an “electrical problem.” 140 workers were unable to go back underground in the mine because of an accident that happened Friday, when an elevator taking workers down into the mine abruptly stopped and injured 9 workers. Mine officials […]
Contractor Suffered Severe Electrical Burns in Accident
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Fire crews are on scene at a North Haven business after a person suffered severe electrical burns in an accident on Wednesday morning. The fire department says that emergency crews are on scene at Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. at 55 Defco Park Road to treat an outdoor contractor […]
OSHA Reviews Cause of Two Arc Flash Accidents, Finding They Could Have Been Prevented if the Workers Performed a Simple Test
In both cases the workers did not test to verify the equipment was actually deenergized before beginning the work- they believed it was, and that could have cost them their life. If they had taken the extra time to perform a simple test, these accidents could have been prevented. Summary from ISHN of OSHA analysis […]
Renewable Energy Company Cited After Fatality at New Hampshire Power Plant
OSHA NEWS RELEASE – REGION 1 U.S. Department of Labor Cites New Jersey Renewable Energy Company Following Fatality at New Hampshire Power Plant The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited EWP Renewable Corp. doing business as Springfield Power L.L.C., for 25 safety violations after an employee suffered fatal injuries when he […]
Worker Dies of Electrocution on the Job
Modesto City Worker Dies of Electrocution While on the Job An employee of the City of Medesto was electrocuted while on the job and city officials confirm the employee of six years has died. It was a tragic work-related accident that took the life of Tyrone Hairston. Candles and flowers have been placed near where Cal/OSHA […]
OSHA ACCIDENT REPORT: Employee Burned While Working On Electrical Distribution Panel
OSHA ACCIDENT REPORT: Employee Burned While Working On Electrical Distribution Panel Accident: 104328.015 – Employee Is Working On An Electrical Distribution Panel And At 2:00 p.m. on March 15, 2018, an employee was setting up to install breakers in a live 480V distribution panel at the switch gear area for an office build-out. The employee […]
Employer Found Responsible for Electrical Worker’s Death
Employer Deemed Responsible for Electrical Worker’s Death Queensland, Australia electrical worker, Danny George Cheney, was electrocuted on December 5, 2009. His coworker, Macquin Parungao, sustained four electrical shocks while attempting to save him. The coroner had found that Cheney’s employer was to blame for his death, as he was not equipped with the proper tools […]
Gold Mine Worker Suffered Severe Burns From Arc Flash Incident
Gold Mine Worker Suffered Severe Burns from Arc Flash Incident A potential arc flash incident caused an electrical worker from the Central Norseman Gold Corporation to sustain severe burns to his hands and face while working in the Central Norseman gold mine. The incident occurred the morning of February 9, 2018 and is currently under […]
OSHA ACCIDENT REPORT: 38 Year Old Worker Dies After Being Electrocuted While Servicing Crane
OSHA Accident Report: 38 year old worker dies after being electrocuted while servicing crane Accident: 103143.015 – Employee Is Electrocuted While Servicing Crane At 10:56 a.m. on February 15, 2018, an employee was servicing an overhead crane when he was electrocuted. The employee was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was determine dead on […]
