Several OSHA investigators have been interviewing plant workers to find out what caused a grain elevator in Atchison, KS, to explode. The explosion killed six workers. [Read more…] about 6 workers dead following grain elevator explosion
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Failed to protect workers from dust and noise: $758K fine
Even without a combustible dust standard, OSHA can fine companies for failing to provide appropriate fire and explosion protection from combustible dust. [Read more…] about Failed to protect workers from dust and noise: $758K fine
New OSHA hazcomm reg to arrive in less than a year
The head of OSHA says the agency’s new hazard communication standard may be finalized in the early part of 2012. [Read more…] about New OSHA hazcomm reg to arrive in less than a year
Bloomberg: Obama wrote fewer rules than Bush
Some business leaders claim the reason the U.S. economy has been floundering is because of the number of new regulations imposed by the Obama administration. Bloomberg News has conducted an analysis of new regulations enacted by the last several presidents. The results may surprise some people. [Read more…] about Bloomberg: Obama wrote fewer rules than Bush
When zombie actors are injured, how can you tell?
Know anyone dressing up as a zombie for Halloween? You might want to pass along this story. [Read more…] about When zombie actors are injured, how can you tell?
Different location, same violation: $140K in repeat fines
OSHA is increasing the amounts some companies pay for fines by extending its repeat violation policy to more situations. Now, the same violation at a different location within five years counts as “repeat.” [Read more…] about Different location, same violation: $140K in repeat fines
Slip-and-fall wasn’t on company property: Why’d he get workers’ comp?
On his way to work, an employee parks his car and walks to the facility entrance. He slips, falls, and seriously injures his knee on an icy/snowy sidewalk. The incident didn’t occur on the company’s property. Despite that, the company is still on the hook for workers’ comp. Why? [Read more…] about Slip-and-fall wasn’t on company property: Why’d he get workers’ comp?
2 brothers die in incident at compost center
Cal-OSHA is investigating the deaths of two brothers who were working at a compost center in Lamont, CA. They were overcome by fumes in a confined space. [Read more…] about 2 brothers die in incident at compost center
How safety is saving money for U.S. businesses: New injury stats
The latest statistics on workplace injuries and illnesses contain good news for U.S. workers and their employers, particularly in these challenging economic times. [Read more…] about How safety is saving money for U.S. businesses: New injury stats
Joplin tornado survivor denied workers’ comp
When social services worker Mark Lindquist knew the Joplin, MO, tornado was approaching, he jumped into action to protect three developmentally disabled adults in a group home from harm. Now a workers’ comp insurer says it won’t pay for Lindquist’s extensive injuries that have cost him $2.5 million so far. [Read more…] about Joplin tornado survivor denied workers’ comp