October 7, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Construction contractors from Lebanon and Lancaster counties cited by OSHA for exposing workers to fall hazards [10/07/2015]

Employer names: Arthur Funk & Sons Inc., a commercial and institutional building construction contractor located at 1405 Birch Road, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and Weaver Construction and Roofing Inc., a roofing contractor located at 4873 Division Highway, East Earl, Pennsylvania.

The inspected worksite was located at 844 Tuck Street, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, where construction of a new cancer center for Good Samaritan Hospital is underway. Funk was the general contractor and Weaver was a subcontractor to Funk.

October 6, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Falling boxes of patio furniture at Massachusetts Big Lots store strike employee, causing hospitalization [10/06/2015]

Discount retailer faces $66K in OSHA fines for recurring hazards

Employer name: Big Lots Stores Inc.

Inspection site: 10 Newbury St., Danvers, Mass. 01923

What prompted inspection: An assistant manager was hospitalized after boxes of patio furniture and other stock, weighing up to 53 pounds each, fell and struck him in the store's rear stockroom.

October 6, 2015

OSHA News Release: US Labor Department urges storm recovery workers and public to be vigilant and aware of hazards during storm cleanup
[10/06/2015]

ATLANTA — North Carolina residents - emergency workers, employers and the public - recovering from the impact of Hurricane Joaquin should be aware of the hazards they may encounter and take necessary steps to stay safe, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges.

October 6, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Falling boxes of patio furniture at Massachusetts Big Lots store strike employee, causing hospitalization

Employer name: Big Lots Stores Inc.

Inspection site: 10 Newbury St., Danvers, Mass. 01923

What prompted inspection: An assistant manager was hospitalized after boxes of patio furniture and other stock, weighing up to 53 pounds each, fell and struck him in the store's rear stockroom.

October 6, 2015

US Labor Department urges storm recovery workers and public to be vigilant and aware of hazards during storm cleanup

ATLANTA – North Carolina residents - emergency workers, employers and the public - recovering from the impact of Hurricane Joaquin should be aware of the hazards they may encounter and take necessary steps to stay safe, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges.

October 5, 2015

OSHA finds improperly equipped furnace led to deadly explosion at TIMET s Morgantown, Pennsylvania, manufacturing plant

MORGANTOWN, Pa. – A 27-year-old furnace worker was killed in an explosion when a boiler lid 20 feet in diameter flew off inside the TIMET titanium manufacturing plant on 900 Hemlock Road in Morgantown. The lid struck Jacob Lopez and injured three other employees in the March 27, 2015, incident.

October 5, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Judge affirms OSHA citations against Alabama auto parts supplier following the amputation of a temporary worker's hand and fingers [10/05/2015]

Date of Action: Sept. 29, 2015

Type of Action: Decision and Order

Name of Defendant: Matsu Alabama Inc., doing business as a division of Matcor Automotive Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of automotive parts to various companies, including General Motors, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota and Nissan.

October 5, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Charleston roofing contractor cited after worker hospitalized for heat-related illness while working at State Capitol Complex

Employer name: Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., PO Box 1231, Charleston, West Virginia. The inspection site was the State Capitol Complex, Building 3, in Charleston.

Citations issued: On September 25, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the company one general duty clause citation for exposing employees to heat stress conditions, and one serious citation.

October 5, 2015

OSHA News Brief: OSHA finds fragrance manufacturer exposes employees to safety and health hazards in Piscataway, New Jersey

Ambrosia Fragrance LLC fined more than $67K for federal workplace violations

Employer name: Ambrosia Fragrance LLC, 7 Turner Place, Piscataway, New Jersey.

Citations issued: On Sept. 30, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the company for 19 serious violations.

October 5, 2015

OSHA News Brief: OSHA finds fragrance manufacturer exposes employees to safety and health hazards in Piscataway, New Jersey [10/05/2015]

Ambrosia Fragrance LLC fined more than $67K for federal workplace violations

Employer name: Ambrosia Fragrance LLC, 7 Turner Place, Piscataway, New Jersey.

Citations issued: On Sept. 30, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the company for 19 serious violations.

October 5, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Charleston roofing contractor cited after worker hospitalized for heat-related illness while working at State Capitol Complex [10/05/2015]

Employer name: Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., PO Box 1231, Charleston, West Virginia. The inspection site was the State Capitol Complex, Building 3, in Charleston.

Citations issued: On September 25, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the company one general duty clause citation for exposing employees to heat stress conditions, and one serious citation.

October 5, 2015

OSHA News Release: OSHA finds improperly equipped furnace led to deadly explosion at TIMET’s Morgantown, Pennsylvania, manufacturing plant [10/05/2015]

MORGANTOWN, Pa. — A 27-year-old furnace worker was killed in an explosion when a boiler lid 20 feet in diameter flew off inside the TIMET titanium manufacturing plant on 900 Hemlock Road in Morgantown. The lid struck Jacob Lopez and injured three other employees in the March 27, 2015, incident.

October 5, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Judge affirms OSHA citations against Alabama auto parts supplier following the amputation of a temporary worker's hand and fingers

Date of Action: Sept. 29, 2015

Type of Action: Decision and Order

Name of Defendant: Matsu Alabama Inc., doing business as a division of Matcor Automotive Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of automotive parts to various companies, including General Motors, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota and Nissan.

October 1, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Maintenance employee suffers multiple fractures in fall [10/01/2015]

Employer name: VCNA Prairie Inc. operating as Prairie Material, Bridgeview, Illinois

Citations issued: Sept. 29, 2015

October 1, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Wilmington company cited after worker hospitalized for heat-related illness during the construction of new residences [10/01/2015]

Employer name: Enterprise Masonry Corp., 3010 Bellevue Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. The inspection site was The Flats, 4th and Union Street in Wilmington.

Citations issued: On September 23, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the company one general duty clause citation for exposing employees to heat stress conditions, and one other-than-serious citation.

September 30, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Weapons manufacturer fined $197K for endangering workers [09/30/2015]

Employer name: Maverick Arms Inc.

Location: Eagle Pass, Texas

Date citations issued: Sept. 30, 2015

September 30, 2015

OSHA News Release: AmeriGas Propane LP flouts safety standards designed to prevent catastrophe [09/30/2015]

HARTFORD, Conn. — AmeriGas Propane LP employees at the Southington terminal regularly transfer flammable, liquefied petroleum gas from railcars into 30,000- and 60,000-gallon storage tanks. Once filled, tanker trucks transport the gas elsewhere.

September 30, 2015

OSHA News Brief: San Marcos, Texas, auto parts maker and staffing employer fined $43K by OSHA for heat, noise and other workplace hazards [09/30/2015]

Employers' names: Corvac Composites LLC and Priority Personnel Inc. in San Marcos, Texas

Citations issued: Sept. 30, 2015

Investigation findings: Corvac Composites was cited for six serious violations for failing to:

September 30, 2015

OSHA News Brief: Ammonia hazard training absent for temporary workers at Illinois meat processing plant [09/30/2015]

Employer name: Stampede Meat Inc., Bridgeview, Illinois Reliable Staffing Services operating as Flexible Staffing Services, Lake in the Hills, Illinois Accurate Personnel of Chicago

Citations issued: Sept. 22, 2015.

September 30, 2015

OSHA News Brief: 36-foot fall kills construction worker in New Braunfels, Texas; OSHA cites contractors [09/30/2015]

Employers' names: Jose Miguel Charles, doing business as Pirul Trim Service, was the subcontractor and employer; and Blazer Building Inc. was the general contractor at an apartment construction site in New Braunfels, Texas.

Citations issued: Sept. 30, 2015