Worker goes to OSHA and court after messy restroom cleanups
A sales associate at a Staples store has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired after complaining to OSHA about cleaning an overflowing toilet without protective gear.
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Worker had flame-resistant clothing, but still died in fire
This story illustrates that not only do workers need to use their PPE — they need to use it properly. The consequences of not doing so can be fatal.
Worker killed after getting stuck in mud as trench collapsed: $208K fine
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Worker killed as tire breaks free from rim: $14K OSHA fine
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Worker killed by 2 tons of falling glass
An employee of a window company in Colorado was crushed to death by a falling crate of glass.
Worker killed by falling tree; OSHA fines company
OSHA has fined a tree surgery company following the death of an employee last summer in Idaho City, ID.
Worker killed by lightning strike; OSHA fines company
An employee at an amusement park was killed by lightning. OSHA says the park could have done more to protect and train its employees.
Worker killed by train; OSHA issues general duty fine
OSHA has fined a tree trimming company under the General Duty Clause (GDC) in connection with the death of an employee who was struck by a train while walking to a job site.
Worker killed by truck; company says it’s answered enough OSHA questions
You know that if injuries or a fatality bring OSHA to a workplace, its inspection won’t necessarily be limited to conditions involving that particular incident. Despite that being common knowledge, a Nebraska company is fighting OSHA’s attempt to interview two of its managers.
Worker killed first day on job when mobile trailer falls on him
“I can’t imagine the incredible loss this man’s family and friends felt when his first day on the job ended tragically,” said an OSHA official regarding a worker who was crushed to death by a mobile trailer.
Worker killed from fall through skylight: $335K OSHA fine
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Worker killed in bowling pin setter: $112K fine
Lack of machine guarding can prove fatal in all sorts of businesses.
Worker killed in recycling machine; $186K OSHA fine
Following the death of a worker inside a machine used to sort recyclables, OSHA has fined a Marietta, OH, company $186,300 for a total of 21 violations.
Worker loses 2 fingers, another struck by equipment: $200K OSHA fine
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Worker loses 5 toes; OSHA fines company $66K
“He walked into the grain storage bin on his own two feet, but he left in an ambulance.”
Worker loses finger in candy bag sealing machine: $135K OSHA fine
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