News published on Federal Newswire in July 2019

News from July 2019


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Missouri Contractor  For Exposing Employees to Trench Engulfment Hazards

News Release: ST. LOUIS, MO – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited R.V. Wagner Inc. – based in Affton, Missouri – for exposing employees to trench engulfment hazards as they installed concrete storm water pipes on Stable Road in St. Louis, Missouri. OSHA proposed penalties of $212,158 for violations of its trench safety standards.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Oklahoma Manufacturer Exposed Employees to Serious Workplace Hazards

News Release: PRYOR, OK – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited HE&M Inc., a Pryor, Oklahoma-based metalworking band saw manufacturer, for exposing employees to fall, machine guarding, struck-by, and electrical hazards. HE&M faces penalties totaling $187,533.


U.S. Department of Labor Awards Additional Funding to North Carolina  For Continued Hurricane Florence Recovery

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today approved additional funding for a Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) awarded to the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The funding allows for assessing workforce needs in response to Hurricane Florence, which hit the state in September 2018.


U.S. Department of Labor Awards Dislocated Worker Grant to Illinois  For Jobs and Employment Services in Response to Opioid Crisis

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an opioid-crisis Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for up to $5,600,000 with $1,866,667 released initially. This grant will provide disaster-relief jobs and employment services to eligible individuals in Illinois impacted by the health and economic effects of widespread opioid use, addiction, and overdose.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.