by Editorial Staff | Nov 1, 2022 | DOL, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
On October 27, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced over $1.2 million in potential fines against a company for lockout/tagout violations. In short, an Ohio vinyl tile manufacturer faces $1,232,705 in proposed penalties after a worker...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 25, 2022 | DOL, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued citations to three contractors for willful electrical safety violations totaling $518,037. In summary, the three New Jersey-based entities exposed employees to harm by allowing them to work near...
by PC Editorial Staff | Oct 19, 2022 | DOL, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
Several Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health inspections at four separate Dollar General stores revealed the retailer’s long history of exposing employees to several workplace hazards. All in all, OSHA has inspected 182 Dollar General...
by PC Editorial Staff | Oct 4, 2022 | OSHA, State News, Workplace Hazards
As Florida began rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently reminded first responders, employers, and the public to protect against hazards during...
by PC Editorial Staff | Sep 20, 2022 | DOL, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
On September 15th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expanded the criteria for willful and repeated violators to be placed in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Severe Violator Enforcement Program. The program targets employers that...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 7, 2022 | OSHA, retaliation, whistleblower
On September 1st, 2022, the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a ruling in a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit. In summary, OSHA found that Wells Fargo violated the whistleblower protection provisions of the...