Company inspected by OSHA 16 times, cited for 100+ violations
As a safety pro, you’ve probably heard this claim: Once you get on OSHA’s inspection list, it’s tough to get off of it. A Midwest company can attest to that.
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Work on pending OSHA regulations halted
There will be a slight delay before the Obama administration issues a slew of new OSHA regulations.
Fatal fall leaves company with big OSHA fine
OSHA says it’s not enough for companies to develop fall protection plans — they have to enforce them, too.
OSHA issues more willful and repeat violations in ’08 than in ’07
Recent statistics show OSHA continues to focus its inspections on specific problems, rather than conduct them randomly.
OSHA’s top 10 violations and fines for 2008
Sure, OSHA has been more “business-friendly” in the last eight years. But it hasn’t been a paper tiger. New statistics on the agency’s citations and penalties for fiscal year 2008 show just the opposite. And with a new administration in January, OSHA is set to issue even more fines.
Crane operator killed by flying bolt
From our Bizarre Accidents file: A man operating a crane was killed instantly when he was struck in the head by a flying bolt.
OSHA’s Top 10 violations
Which OSHA standards are tripping up companies the most in recent inspections?
OSHA proposes update to 37-year-old crane standard
It’s been in the works since 2003. Now, finally, OSHA has released its proposed crane and derricks standard update.
