News published on Federal Newswire in July 2014

By Labor Gazette | Jul 31, 2014

News Release: MARION, Ill. — An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has determined that Topeka, Kansas-based Assisted Transportation Inc. failed to pay $616,187 in prevailing wages, fringe benefits and overtime to 52 employees, in violation of the Service Contract Act and Contract ...

By Labor Gazette | Jul 31, 2014

News Release: CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Following the collapse of a Clarksburg communication tower in February 2014 that seriously injured two and claimed the lives of two employees and a volunteer firefighter, S and S Communication Specialists Inc. has been cited for two serious workplace safety violations. The citations issued to the Hulbert, Oklahoma-based company follow an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

By Labor Gazette | Jul 31, 2014

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tonawanda Coke Corp. and Kirchner LLC face a total of $161,100 in fines from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration following an explosion that occurred Jan. 31, 2014, at the 3875 River Road plant in Tonawanda. The explosion collapsed brick walls, damaged electrical equipment and injured two permanent plant employees and one temporary employee.

By Labor Gazette | Jul 31, 2014

News Release: LAKE MILLS, Wis. — Fiberdome Inc. has agreed to limit employee exposure to styrene , pay a $2,000 penalty and accept a general duty clause citation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act alleging that an employee was exposed to styrene over the industry agreed-upon level. The agreement resolves all outstanding citations issued to Fiberdome in September 2013 by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

By Labor Gazette | Jul 31, 2014

News Release: AKRON, Ohio — Packaging Corporation of America has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for eight — including five repeat — safety violations for failing to protect workers from amputation and other serious hazards. OSHA initiated an inspection Jan. ...

By Labor Gazette | Jul 31, 2014

News Release: MANSFIELD, Ohio — Major Metals Co. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 10 serious safety violations after receiving a complaint alleging hazards at the facility. OSHA proposed penalties of $41,300 for failing to protect workers from amputation , fall and other hazards at the Mansfield-based steel tubing manufacturer.

By Labor Gazette | Jul 31, 2014

News Release: EAST CAMDEN, Ark. — Austin Powder Co. has been cited for 22 serious and one repeat safety and health violations by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to correct multiple deficiencies in its chemical process safety management and other workplace safety hazards at its East Camden facility. The proposed penalty totals $178,400.

By Labor Gazette | Jul 31, 2014

News Release: ARLINGTON, Va. — Implementation of the landmark regulation aimed at preventing black lung disease begins on Aug. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration. "Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including Continuous Personal Dust Monitors," ...

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Commerce News Now | Jul 31, 2014

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.