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US Department of Labor renews L.L. Bean 'Star Level' designation for workplace safety, health achievements
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
.L. Bean Manufacturing Brunswick employs about 200 workers at the Brunswick facility where they manufacture and assemble boots, dog beds and perform custom embroidery.
US Department of Labor investigation of 29-year-old sanitation worker's leg amputation finds Ohio food processor again ignored safety standards
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
While working the overnight sanitation shift at an Ohio food processing plant, a 29-year-old temporary worker – on the job just nine months – suffered critical injuries after falling into an industrial blender he was cleaning and became caught in the rotating paddle augers.
US Department of Labor investigation finds wind turbine parts manufacturer continues to ignore machine safety procedures
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A federal workplace safety investigation into a Houston wind turbine parts manufacturing facility – operated by Proinlosa Energy Corp. – determined the employer failed to address safety violations found in a previous inspection from April 2022.
US Department of Labor urges caution to avoid fall, electrical, other hazards during tornado cleanup in Bollinger County, Missouri
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Workers and others engaged in recovery and cleanup operations after at least one tornado struck the Village of Glenallen in Bollinger County in the early hours of April 5, 2023, may face hazards related to falls, downed power lines and sharp debris.
US Department of Labor renews Wheelabrator's 'Star Level' designation for workplace safety, health achievements
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
OSHA first recognized the Wheelabrator Bridgeport, Connecticut, facility in 2005 as a "Star" site – the highest level of recognition that the agency's Voluntary Protection Programs offers.
US Department of Labor investigation finds wind turbine parts manufacturer continues to ignore machine safety procedures
By DOL Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: HOUSTON - A federal workplace safety investigation into a Houston wind turbine parts manufacturing facility - operated by Proinlosa Energy Corp. - determined the employer failed to address safety violations found in a previous inspection from April 2022.
Dangers discounted: US Department of Labor finds Dollar General willfully exposing workers to fire hazards at central Pennsylvania store
By DOL Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: JERSEY SHORE, PA - A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has again found Dollar General exposing workers to dangerous safety hazards - including blocked emergency exit routes and electrical panels - this time during a November 2022 inspection at a Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, store.
Denver construction contractor's commitment to workplace safety, health earns ‘Star’ designation from US Department of Labor
By DOL Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: Denver construction contractor's commitment to workplace safety,
US Department of Labor renews L.L. Bean 'Star Level' designation for workplace safety, health achievements
By DOL Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: US Department of Labor renews L.L. Bean 'Star Level' designation for
US Department of Labor urges caution to avoid fall, electrical, other hazards during tornado cleanup in Bollinger County, Missouri
By DOL Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: BOLLINGER COUNTY, MO - Workers and others engaged in recovery and cleanup operations after at least one tornado struck the Village of Glenallen in Bollinger County in the early hours of April 5, 2023, may face hazards related to falls, downed power lines and sharp debris.
US Department of Labor investigation of 29-year-old sanitation worker's leg amputation finds Ohio food processor again ignored safety standards
By DOL Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: US Department of Labor investigation of 29-year-old sanitation worker's
US Department of Labor renews Wheelabrator's 'Star Level' designation for workplace safety, health achievements
By DOL Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: US Department of Labor renews Wheelabrator's 'Star Level' designation for
US Department of Labor investigation of Ohio hardwood flooring mill finds three injuries in five months as company consistently violates safety rules
By DOL Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: PORTSMOUTH, OH ‒ For the third time in five months, federal safety inspectors responded to a Portsmouth hardwood flooring mill to investigate reports of unsafe machinery. Two of those inspections involved worker’s injuries, the latest on Oct. 5, 2022, when a worker’s fingertip was partially amputated because it was caught in an unguarded belt and pulley.
US Department of Labor announces findings of impact inspections at US mines with histories of repeated health or safety violations
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration today released the findings of monthly impact inspections at 25 U.S. mines in January and February 2023
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published 2022 injury and illness data based on reports by more than 300,000 establishments.
Readout: US Department of Labor hosts discussion on safety and health agency's new authority to provide visa certifications to better protect workers
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker hosted workers, advocates and worker organization leaders today for a discussion on the agency's new authority to issue certifications in support of applications for U nonimmigrant status and T nonimmigrant status visas.
For the 6th time in 13 months, Department of Labor finds Fort Walton Beach framing contractor endangering workers at Florida worksites
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
For the sixth time since 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor has found a Fort Walton Beach framing contractor endangering employees by not following federal safety standards for fall and eye protection and other hazards.
US Department of Labor, HC Beck LTD School of Construction sign alliance to educate employers, keep workers safe
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
OSHA's Dallas and Fort Worth Area offices and the HC Beck LTD have signed a 2-year alliance to educate employers and employees on work hazards.
Deadly defiance: Ocala framing contractor's refusal to comply with safety standards continues despite fatal 2020 incident, 35 violations since 2019
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Federal workplace safety inspectors have found that an Ocala framing contractor’s history of defying required safety standards continues with their employees' safety and lives at risk.
Appleton roofing general contractor, Kaukauna subcontractor cited for repeatedly failing to protect employees from exposure to deadly fall hazards
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Federal workplace safety inspectors have found that Security-Luebke Roofing Inc. – one of Fox Valley's largest roofing general contractors – allowed a roofing subcontractor to expose workers to potentially deadly falls at an Appleton worksite, just two months after the general contractor discussed the importance of safe work practices with the U.S. Department of Labor.