Category Archives: Confined Space

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Exit route allegedly blocked during emergency Brite Services Inc., doing business as Star Laundry, has been cited by OSHA for 39 serious safety and health violations found at its commercial laundry facility in Paterson, New Jersey. Inspectors were prompted by … Continue reading

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OSHA cites three companies at Texas work site OSHA has cited Watco Mechanical Services, Jordan General Contractors, Inc., and JP Electric after a combustible dust flash fire claimed the lives of two workers at a worksite in Hockley, Texas. Proposed … Continue reading

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OSHA cites Pandrol USA in Bridgeport, NJ,  for willful and serious violations, proposes $283,500 in penalties Pandrol USA LP, a rail fastening system manufacturer, has received 25 safety and health violations – including three willful – at the company’s Bridgeport … Continue reading

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Craft Brew Alliance Inc. faces a total of $63,500 in proposed fines Portland, Oregon-based Craft Brew Alliance Inc. has been cited by OSHA with 14 alleged serious violations of workplace safety standards following the death of an employee at the … Continue reading

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OSHA cites Dukane Precast for failing to call emergency services after worker injured when engulfed in sand. Fines total $70,000 for Illinois company. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Dukane Precast Inc. in Naperville with four safety violations, … Continue reading

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Tank Manufacturer Schuld/Bushnell Receives Repeat OSHA Citations After Follow-Up Inspection OSHA has cited Bushnell Illinois Tank Co., which operates as Schuld/Bushnell in Valley, Nebraska with eight safety and health violations based on a follow-up inspection for hazards associated with workers … Continue reading

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OSHA has cited Electronic Recycling and Trading Co. with 14 serious violations after two workers were injured from a combustible dust explosion at the company’s work site in Austin, Texas.  Workers were sorting materials on the output conveyor when combustible … Continue reading

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$132,000 in proposed fines against Maine steel fabricator for electrical, crushing and laceration hazards OSHA has cited Cives Steel Co. for alleged willful, repeat and serious violations of workplace safety standards at its Augusta, Maine, production facility. The steel products … Continue reading

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OSHA proposes what equates to $3,000 in fines per employee to Earth Friendly Products in Norwood, NJ, for workplace safety and health hazards Federal OSHA has cited Earth Friendly Products for 23 serious safety and health violations at its Norwood … Continue reading

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US Department of Labor’s OSHA cites Ohio-based Garland Welding for failing to protect workers from safety and health hazards LOWELLVILLE, Ohio – Federal OSHA has cited Garland Welding with 30 violations at its Lowellville metal fabrication shop. A complaint prompted … Continue reading

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