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Carbon monoxide poisoning sends 11 to hospitals


March 19, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Respiratory safety

OSHA is investigating an incident in a Pennsylvania supermarket in which 11 people were sickened by carbon monoxide produced by workers renovating the store.

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Using propane torch to thaw ice: Not a good idea


January 27, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Bizarre Accident of the Week, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Investigations, Latest News & Views, Stupid human safety tricks

An employee was hospitalized after he used a propane torch to thaw ice on a piece of work equipment.

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Propane explosion injured two: OSHA fine reaches six figures


December 3, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Investigations, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Who Got Fined and Why?

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.

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