An undocumented immigrant was placed on unpaid leave after filing a workers’ comp claim. The worker sued, claiming placing him on leave was retaliation for filing the claim. What did the court say? [Read more…]
Stucco contractor nailed again for scaffolding violations
June 15, 2016 Comments (0)
OSHA recently fined a Pennsylvania stucco contractor for the second time in two months for scaffolding violations. For this recent inspection, the contractor is facing a $93,000 penalty. [Read more…]
Federal range and forest workers facing increased violence
June 13, 2016 Comments (1)
New data from an advocacy group shows national forest and rangeland employees are facing increased assaults and threats. What’s behind the spike in the numbers? [Read more…]
Forklift injury prompts OSHA visit, $47K fine
June 10, 2016 Comments (0)
A worker for a Georgia nursery crushed his pelvis in a forklift accident. OSHA investigated and discovered 17 unrelated serious safety violations at the facility. [Read more…]
Did she refuse post-accident drug test? City says yes, worker says no
June 6, 2016 Comments (0)
A claims examiner was suspended for 10 days after refusing to complete a post-accident drug test. A trial court overturned her suspension, and her employer appealed. What did the appeals court say? [Read more…]
Tootsie Roll temp loses part of finger: $55K in OSHA fines
June 3, 2016 Comments (0)
A temporary worker for a subsidiary of Tootsie Roll Industries lost part of his left index finger while operating a candy-wrapping machine. Tootsie Roll and the staffing agency face OSHA fines. [Read more…]
NIOSH’s suggestions to prevent robbery-related homicides
May 27, 2016 Comments (0)
Workers in convenience stores have a seven times higher rate of work-related homicide than workers in other industries, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health. A recent NIOSH study suggests some steps store owners can take to prevent workplace violence. [Read more…]
Plumber crushed by car, killed: $43K OSHA fine
May 26, 2016 Comments (0)
A Philadelphia plumbing contractor is out $43K after a worker was crushed and killed by a passing car while repairing an underground leak. OSHA says a proper work zone could’ve prevented the death. [Read more…]
Shooting range fined $135K for lead, noise hazards
May 19, 2016 Comments (0)
A Pennsylvania shooting range is out $135K after OSHA discovered lead and noise hazards. OSHA also placed the company in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program. [Read more…]
New study reveals top 3 industries for hearing loss
May 17, 2016 2 Comments
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revealed the top three industries where occupational hearing loss is the most common – along with some other interesting findings. [Read more…]
