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Tree trimmer fatally shocked; company fined $119K


October 29, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Electrical safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, PPE (protective equipment), Safety training, Who Got Fined and Why?

OSHA has issued 12 violations to a Pennsylvania tree-trimming company following the electrocution of one of its employees.

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Is this why some state safety programs are at odds with federal OSHA?


October 12, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Electrical safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Who Got Fined and Why?

A California school district employee was electrocuted while performing maintenance. Now the district and Cal/OSHA have settled the fines in connection with the 2009 death: The district will pay just 17.5% of what was originally proposed.

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Employee electrocuted by overhead utility line


February 9, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Bizarre Accident of the Week, Electrical safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Investigations, Latest News & Views

A word to the wise for employees: When it comes to overhead utility lines, let the experts deal with them. This case shows the alternative can be deadly.

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