Department of Labor Expands Grain Handling Safety Program in Midwest October 16, 2024 The U.S. Department of Labor announced this month that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a regional emphasis program...
Washington Paper Mill Fined Nearly $650K in Machine Operator Death October 4, 2024 The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited and fined a mill operator in Camas following an investigation into...
Cal/OSHA Cautioning Employers to Protect Workers From Wildfire Smoke September 25, 2024 Cal/OSHA is urging employers to protect workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. The Line Fire is impacting air...
Officials Identify 2 Men Killed in Idaho Gas Station Explosion September 23, 2024 By Rebecca Boone Authorities have identified two people killed when a gas station exploded and started a fire in a remote Idaho town...
Wisconsin Food Processor Fined $161K for Exposing Workers to Dangers September 18, 2024 A Wisconsin animal food producer exposed employees to the risks of explosions, fires and long-term respiratory illnesses from excessive amounts...
Washington Cabinet Shop Fined $187K for Safety Violations September 18, 2024 A Ridgefield, Washington cabinet company has been cited for numerous safety violations including unguarded saw blades, spraying flammable glue next...
Two Workers Die in Accident at South Dakota Farm Silo September 11, 2024 VOLGA, S.D. (AP) — Two people have died in an accident at a farm silo in South Dakota. The Brookings...
Washington Contractor Fined for Using a Crane to Lift Workers After Elevator Breaks September 6, 2024 A Seattle, Washington construction company is facing more than $150,000 in fines for putting workers at risk. Washington State Department...
California Lawmakers Approve Legislation to Ban Deepfakes, Regulate AI September 4, 2024 By Trân Nguyen California lawmakers approved a host of proposals aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat deepfakes and protect workers from...
Washington Marble Contractor Fined $300K for Exposing Workers to Silica Dust September 2, 2024 A Skagit County was fined nearly $330,000 for exposing workers to crystalline silica dust from cutting, grinding and polishing stone...