OSHA’s Top 10 violations
Which OSHA standards are tripping up companies the most in recent inspections? Many in the Top 10 are all-too common causes of workplace fatalities: falls, accidents involving forklifts and...
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OSHA’s top 10 violations and fines for 2008
Sure, OSHA has been more “business-friendly” in the last eight years. But it hasn’t been a paper tiger. New statistics on the agency’s citations and penalties for fiscal year 2008 show just the...
View ArticleCompany inspected by OSHA 16 times, cited for 100+ violations
As a safety pro, you’ve probably heard this claim: Once you get on OSHA’s inspection list, it’s tough to get off of it. A Midwest company can attest to that. Certified Painting Co., Inc., of Alsip, IL,...
View ArticleOSHA in 2010: More fines, higher dollar amounts
(From the National Safety Council Congress and Expo in San Diego) The federal government’s fiscal year 2010 ended Sept. 30. That timing allowed OSHA officials to present preliminary numbers on 2010...
View ArticleOSHA’s top 10 citations of 2016
The most cited OSHA violations of 2016 cover a wide range of workplace safety topics, from falls to chemicals, from PPE to forklifts. Patrick Kapust, Deputy Director of Enforcement Programs for OSHA,...
View ArticleTrench collapse kills worker, but company doesn’t learn its lesson: $714K in...
You’d think after an employee died in a trench collapse a company would follow good practices during excavation projects. That wasn’t the case with this company. OSHA says Arrow Plumbing LLC failed to...
View ArticleManufacturer faces $320K fine for exposing employees to amputation and other...
OSHA has cited Sabel Steel Service Inc., based in Montgomery, AL, for exposing employees to amputation, fall and other hazards at four of its facilities. The penalties add up to $320,261 – $269,043 in...
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