Worker Dies During Routine Maintenance at Steel Mill
Worker dies after incident during routine operation at Middletown steel mill At a Middletown Works facility, a steel mill in Middletown, OH, a worker died while performing planned, routine maintenance on equipment. “Cleveland Cliffs confirmed that a male worker was conducting a planned maintenance operation at a hot mill strip when he died as a […]
OSHA Fines Steel Company $364K for Repeated Safety Violations
A Texas steel company was fined for multiple repeated safety violations including employee injuries, and even amputation. In October of 2021, one worker was treated for a second degree burn on his hand. Another worker suffered an amputation months later in January of 2022, according to the report from the department’s Office of Safety and […]
What Are the Top Electrical Hazards in the Workplace?
What are the Top Electrical Hazards in the Workplace? Construction, manufacturing, and utility jobs are some of the leading industries in electrical accidents each year. It is estimated that about 9% of injury related deaths on construction sites are the result of electrocution and there are numerous electrical hazards construction workers are exposed to on […]
Worker Fatally Electrocuted Resulting in Multiple Violations
OSHA launched an investigation on Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Run Fossil Plant following an incident resulting in a contracted worker’s death. The platforms provided for the employees to work on hadn’t been inspected or deemed safe. This led to the employee falling 5 feet through an electrical enclosure, where he made contact with energized electrical […]
How Often Should Electrical Equipment Be Inspected?
OSHA Requirements for Electrical Equipment Inspection Q: How often should electrical equipment be inspected? That is determined by federal OSHA requirements for worker safety. Additional inspections may be required by local public safety, building, and fire regulations. While OSHA doesn’t have a specific rule as to how often electrical equipment must be inspected, they do […]
Employee Fatality – Lockout Tagout could have prevented – US Department of Labor Proposes $145K in Fines After Worker Suffers Fatal Injury at Chicago-Area Pizza Manufacturer
OSHA NEWS RELEASE – Region 5 US Department of Labor proposes $145K in fines after worker suffers fatal injury at Chicago-area pizza manufacturer Sanitation workers exposed to equipment hazards during cleaning operations CREST HILL, IL – A 42-year-old employee of a Crest Hill frozen-pizza manufacturer suffered a fatal injury while cleaning a machine on July […]
Company Faces $1-Million OSHA Fine
Aluminum Shapes, LLC faces a $1 million fine after two OSHA cases related to an employee death and multiple employee injuries occurred at their Delair, NJ plant. They were cited 15 repeat, 10 willful, and 55 serious violations. Along with this fine, they have agreed to implement and develop a health and safety plan, have […]
Worker Lost Life to Electrocution in Calgary
Emergency crews were called to the Southcentre Mall around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday for an incident near the north entrance. According to the Calvary CTV News, a man was killed after being electrocuted while working in an electrical room. EMS arrived to find the victim unresponsive, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. “We […]
OSHA Cites Company for Exposing Workers to Safety Hazards, Proposes $154K in Penalties
OSHA National News Release US Department of Labor cites Foundation Food Group Inc. for exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes $154K in penalties March 11 ammonia leak happened 42 days after January incident killed 6 workers GAINESVILLE, GA – On Jan. 28, 2021, an uncontrolled release of liquid nitrogen at a Gainesville poultry processing facility […]
Contractor Cited After Finding Employer Bypassed Safety Measures That Led to Worker’s Fatal Electrocution
OSHA News Release – Region 4 US Department of Labor cites Tavares contractor after finding employer willfully bypassed safety measures that led to worker’s fatal electrocution United Signs & Signals Inc. failed to ensure electricity was secured TAVARES, FL – In the early afternoon of March 2, 2021, a 44-year-old electrical technician at an Orlando […]
