Bad welding likely led to tank collapse, huge spill
Defective welds likely caused the collapse of a tank last month, spilling about 2 million gallons of liquid fertilizer and injuring four people.
Hazards
Worker dies from trip-and-fall accident; steps violated safety regs
From our Bizarre Accident File: A trip-and-fall incident proved fatal at a glass manufacturing plant in Tumwater, WA.
Propane explosion injured two: OSHA fine reaches six figures
A Wisconsin company will pay a hefty fine for OSHA violations connected to an explosion that injured two workers, forced a mile-wide evacuation and seriously damaged a building.
Injury reduction targets: Sprains, strains and fractures
Which injuries are causing employees to lose the most time from work?
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.
Men guilty of selling device to foil drug tests
Does your company require employees to pass drug tests? Now, there’s one less product on the market to help them cheat.
Natural gas explosion: 14 injured, substantial OSHA fine
Do you have employees who work with or come in contact with natural gas pipes? Here’s a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when natural gas isn’t dealt with properly.
Fine shows OSHA is serious about combustible dust crackdown
An Alabama company faces one willful violation from OSHA for allowing explosive dust to accumulate on machinery and the shop floor.
Company fires worker who posted video of forklift stunts on Web
Stupid: Performing stunts on a forklift. Really stupid: Recording the stunts and posting them on the Web.
