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Company faces huge penalty because of violations at multiple locations


August 31, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Compliance, Electrical safety, Falls, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, PPE (protective equipment), Recordkeeping, Who Got Fined and Why?, cost of safety

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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Barab: Current fines not enough of a disincentive


July 1, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, cost of safety, enforcement

The interim head of OSHA says it’s time to look at restructuring OSHA fines.

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Company faces fine after worker’s hand is crushed


May 18, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Bizarre Accident of the Week, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Safety training, Who Got Fined and Why?, cost of safety

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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Court upholds OSHA’s multi-employer fines policy


March 12, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Falls, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, new court decision

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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Now OSHA can issue fines for each worker without PPE


December 19, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, PPE (protective equipment), Safety training

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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