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A federal workplace safety investigation found that a Kyle vehicle parts manufacturer ignored repeated concerns raised by workers, and willfully exposed them to hazards related to unsafe machine operations, potential falls and a lack of personal protective equipment.
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US Department of Labor again cites Ohio roofing contractor for exposing unprotected workers to deadly fall hazards
For the eighth time since 2016, federal safety inspectors found the owner of a Martin roofing company exposing roofers and other workers to the construction industry’s leading cause of death – falls from elevation – by failing to provide them with fall protection equipment and hazard training.
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Risky Business: Dollar General continues to expose employees to workplace dangers with fire, electrical hazards found, this time in Thomasville, Georgia
Federal workplace safety and health inspectors continue to find workplace hazards, despite levies of more than $15 million in fines since 2017, at Dollar General Corp. and Dolgencorp LLC facilities exposing their workers to unsafe conditions, this time at a Thomasville, Georgia, retail store.
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US Department of Labor recognizes Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC as exemplary for workplace safety, health excellence
Participant: Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC, Power, Montana
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US Department of Labor finds manufacturer exposed workers to machine, other hazards at Kewaunee, Wisconsin, facility
Federal safety inspectors have determined that a falling load from a below-the-hook magnet crushed the leg of an employee at a Kewaunee heavy fabrication manufacturing company on June 7, 2022.
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Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary, 2021
NATIONAL CENSUS OF FATAL OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES IN 2021
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Employer Costs for Employee Compensation Summary
EMPLOYER COSTS FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION - September 2022
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US Department of Labor awards $4M grant to combat child labor in the West African agriculture sector
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $4 million award to support the International Labor Organization’s work to implement a technical assistance project in West Africa.
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Week ending Dec. 10: 5 notices published by Labor Department
There were five notices published by the Labor Department in week ending Dec. 10, according to the Federal Register.
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Lee: New DOS international labor affairs representative 'will be invaluable to the success of U.S. diplomacy'
Kelly M. Fay Rodriguez was recently appointed as special representative for international labor affairs by the U.S. Department of State.
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Bacon: 'Wage theft is a serious violation, and restaurant industry workers are too often its victims'
U.S. Department of Labor recovered back wages and damages from California restaurateurs who failed to pay overtime wages.
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Federal workplace safety investigation finds Kyle vehicle parts maker ignored workers’ concerns; yields more than a dozen serious citations
News Release: AUSTIN, TX - A federal workplace safety investigation found that a Kyle vehicle parts manufacturer ignored repeated concerns raised by workers, and willfully exposed them to hazards related to unsafe machine operations, potential falls and a lack of personal protective equipment.
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Federal safety inspections at six Amazon warehouse facilities find company failed to record, report worker injuries, illnesses
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Amazon during inspections at six warehouse facilities in five states for failing to properly record work-related injuries and illnesses. The findings are part of an ongoing investigation.
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Notice published on Dec. 16 by Labor Department
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Labor Department publishes notice on Dec. 16
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Labor Department on Dec. 16
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Statement by Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety, Health on 2021 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker issued a statement regarding today’s release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of its 2021 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries :
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Weekend Interview: Jerry Rogers
Jerry Rogers is the Editor of Real Clear Policy, including Real Clear Health and Real Clear Books and Culture. He discusses health care policy, and how recent laws have impacted health care in America.
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De Jesus: 'Kay Community Service Center failed to meet its legal requirements'
A central Georgia nonprofit serving the intellectually disabled was found to have failed to provide timely career counseling, information and referrals to three adult workers with developmental disabilities.
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US Department of Labor announces enhanced employment training for transitioning service members, spouses, caregivers
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service announced today enhanced curricula for the Transition Assistance Program mandatory courses beginning Jan. 1, 2023.
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