The most recent press release, "US Department of Labor cites St. Croix refinery for failing to protect workers from hazardous chemicals following flaring incidents," was submitted on Nov. 30, 2021.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published 22 press releases the month before, marking a 4.5 percent decrease for the current month.
OSHA regulates safety and health conditions in most private industries. It also administers the Whistleblower Protection Program, which ensures an employer cannot retaliate against an employee who reports any safety issues, health concerns, or other secured activity.
The agency can assess a maximum fine of $7,000 for every serious violation of OSHA standards and $70,000 for a repeated or willful violation.
Press releases by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in November 2021
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| US Department of Labor cites St. Croix refinery for failing to protect workers from hazardous chemicals following flaring incidents | 11/30/2021 |
| US Department of Labor extends comment period for COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard | 11/30/2021 |
| Milledgeville grocer exposed workers to risk of coronavirus, amputation hazards, US Department of Labor inspection finds | 11/30/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites two Rhode Island contractors for exposing workers to cave-in hazards at Warwick sewer line excavation | 11/29/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds North Georgia contractor bypassed safety requirements in investigation of 24-year-old worker's death in Dawsonville | 11/23/2021 |
| US Department of Labor reminds employers to avoid compliance issues by ensuring worker safety, proper pay practices this holiday season | 11/22/2021 |
| New online portal simplifies application process for OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs | 11/22/2021 |
| US Department of Labor orders Houston crane company to pay nearly $24K to worker who refused to violate federal law | 11/18/2021 |
| US Department of Labor alleges global truck manufacturer fired worker concerned about coronavirus safety at Texas facility | 11/17/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers on Obama Presidential Center from construction hazards | 11/16/2021 |
| Largest US pork processor agrees to develop, implement infectious disease preparedness plan, health training for workers | 11/15/2021 |
| Sunpro Solar’s owner cited again for exposing workers to fall hazards after investigation at Naples work site; faces $160K in penalties | 11/12/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Connecticut aircraft parts manufacturer for failing to protect employees from toxic substance exposures | 11/09/2021 |
| Amid national increase, US Department of Labor urges Midwest employers to emphasize electrical safety after 4 workplace deaths in Missouri, Kansas | 11/09/2021 |
| US Department of Labor proposes $200K in fines after 2 workers suffer injuries in separate incidents at northern Wisconsin foundry | 11/08/2021 |
| Texas hotel operator agrees to pay back wages, damages to worker fired after reporting unsafe work conditions, seeking medical help | 11/08/2021 |
| US Department of Labor issues emergency temporary standard to protect workers from coronavirus | 11/04/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers from construction hazards on Haribo candy factory project | 11/04/2021 |
| US Department of Labor schedules meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Nov. 16 | 11/03/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, Manhattan Construction Florida collaborate to promote workplace safety at Southwest Florida International Airport Terminal Expansion Project | 11/01/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, El Paso staffing solutions company to continue alliance to protect workers’ safety, health | 11/01/2021 |
