August 31, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Once OSHA finds significant safety violations at one facility, it’s likely to go after other locations owned by the same company.
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Tags: fast moving machinery, OSHA fines, Sims Bark, Sims Stone, struck by equipment
July 1, 2009 by Fred Hosier
The interim head of OSHA says it’s time to look at restructuring OSHA fines.
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Tags: ASSE Safety 2009, Jordan Barab, OSHA fines
May 18, 2009 by Fred Hosier
OSHA has proposed $99,000 in fines against a stamping company after an employee’s hand was crushed while operating a 75-ton mechanical power press.
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Tags: amputation, OSHA fines, worker's hand is crushed
March 12, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Now more than ever, it’s important for companies to clearly establish who is responsible for safety at multi-employer worksites.
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Tags: contractor, multi-employer worksites, OSHA fines, subcontractor
December 19, 2008 by Fred Hosier
OSHA now has a new, powerful weapon in its arsenal to hit companies hard for PPE and training violations when a new rule takes effect.
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Tags: OSHA fines, per-employee, PPE, Safety training