2 die in cesspit trying to retrieve cell phone
Here’s a lesson for workers: No piece of equipment (including a cell phone) is worth entering a hazardous confined space and endangering your life.
Hazardous Wastes
3E introduces Global Chemical Incident Response Hotline
3E Company Introduces Global Chemical Incident Response Hotline Service Service offers single point-of-contact for reliable 24-7-365 international hotline infrastructure to aid chemical product stewardship Monday, March 23, 2009 – 3E Company®, the leading provider of environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance and information management services, today announced the availability of its new Global Chemical Incident […]
Almost $1 million in OSHA fines for deadly confined space blast
OSHA has issued $963,000 in fines to a cleaning services company in connection with the deaths of two of its employees inside a railcar in April.
Can dead worker’s relatives sue employer for wrongful death?
It’s difficult for relatives of a deceased worker to sue an employer for wrongful death because workers’ comp is considered the “exclusive remedy.” But this state has an exception to that rule. Did this case fit the exception?
Company and owners charged with violations related to 2 workers’ deaths
Two owners of a railcar cleaning company face prison time in connection with environmental and worker safety violations related to two workers’ deaths in 2015.
Company president sentenced to year in jail after worker fatalities
The former president of a Texas company that produced and sold caustic materials to paper mills will go to prison in connection with the deaths of two employees who weren’t properly protected from hazardous chemicals.
Compliance solution for flavor, food and beverage industries
3E Company Introduces Powerful Compliance Solution for Flavor, Food and Beverage Manufacturers ArielLogicTM for Food & Flavors offers centralized, instant access to critical, comprehensive and current regulatory information Sunday, May 03, 2009 – 3E Company®, the leading provider of environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance and information management services, today introduced ArielLogic for Food & […]
Former building inspector faces prison time for fake safety certificates
A former buildings inspector has been arrested for selling fake safety certificates for required OSHA training.
Former company president faces jail, huge fines for workers’ deaths
A former company president faces prison and hefty fines in connection with two workers’ deaths due to hydrogen sulfide exposure.
Investigators issue warnings after finding similarities in recent tank explosions
Citing initial findings from a fatal explosion in July, a federal safety agency has issued a warning to companies with storage tanks.
Lifeguard crushed by wave generator; OSHA fines employer $96K
Anywhere there is machinery that requires maintenance, the potential exists for workers to be injured or killed by unexpected start-up. That includes amusement parks.
OSHA fines company $787K after explosion/fire
OSHA has issued stiff fines against an Eau Claire, WI, company, in connection with a June 29, 2010 explosion and fire at its facility. The agency says WRR Environmental Services Co. didn’t implement an adequate safety program following a 2007 fire that destroyed its plant.
Pigeon droppings make workers sick; court upholds OSHA fine
An administrative law judge with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has upheld fines against an Ohio company. An inspection revealed several employees had symptoms of a potentially fatal respiratory disease after sweeping up pigeon droppings.
Son killed, father injured in confined space; $249K fine
One worker died and his father was seriously injured in a confined space case in Texas. Now OSHA has fined a tank cleaning company almost a quarter of a million dollars.
Time to boost OSHA fines for deaths and injuries?
With a new administration coming to the White House, it’s likely companies will see some changes from OSHA. Among the possibilities: higher fines for workplace fatalities and injuries.
Top 10 OSHA fines of 2009
In the first year of the Obama administration, OSHA was busy handing out fines the likes of which hadn’t been seen for eight years. Here’s our rundown of 10 significant fines from the last 12 months, and what they mean for businesses:
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