February 22, 2010 by Fred Hosier
In the first year of the Obama administration, OSHA was busy handing out fines the likes of which hadn’t been seen for eight years. Here’s our rundown of 10 significant fines from the last 12 months, and what they mean for businesses:
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Tags: BP, Obama administration, OSHA fines, prison time, top 10
January 21, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Authorities in Minnesota are asking the 759 businesses there that paid an OSHA fine in 2009 to examine their books carefully. They may be the victims of a check-fraud operation.
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Tags: fraud, Minnesota, OSHA fines
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
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