The most recent press release, "US Department of Labor recognizes Lamar Advertising Co. for its continued commitment to workplace safety, health," was submitted on Oct. 28, 2021.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published 21 press releases the month before, marking a 4.8 percent increase 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 October 2021
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| US Department of Labor recognizes Lamar Advertising Co. for its continued commitment to workplace safety, health | 10/28/2021 |
| US Department of Labor initiates rulemaking to protect workers, outdoors and indoors, from heat hazards amid rising temperatures | 10/26/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Mississippi concrete products manufacturer, distributor ignored safety measures in Drummonds | 10/22/2021 |
| US Department of Labor seeking nominations for newly reestablished Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health | 10/21/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Midwest trailer sales company failed to ensure workers followed measures to prevent COVID-19 spread | 10/21/2021 |
| Investigation of deadly trench collapse finds Colorado company exposed workers to excavation hazards in Johnstown | 10/21/2021 |
| US Department of Labor proposes $38K in fines for Illinois healthcare facility where workers were not fully protected from coronavirus hazards | 10/20/2021 |
| Federal investigation of employee injury finds Temple, Texas furniture manufacturer repeatedly exposed workers to amputation hazards | 10/20/2021 |
| OSHA launches initiative to protect Midwest workers from occupational exposure to hazardous substances, other health hazards | 10/20/2021 |
| Syracuse iron foundry agrees to correct serious hazards, implement enhanced safeguards following US Department of Labor inspection, litigation | 10/19/2021 |
| Contractor faces 2 serious citations after US Department of Labor finds safety failures led to welder’s death at Bonner Bridge demolition project | 10/15/2021 |
| Investigation into worker’s severe arm injury finds Cusseta auto parts manufacturer, supplier willfully ignored safety precautions | 10/15/2021 |
| For the 6th time in 7 years, federal inspectors find Illinois contractor putting construction workers at risk of industry's deadliest hazard | 10/14/2021 |
| US Department of Labor proposes $83K in fines to healthcare facility for failing to protect workers from coronavirus hazards | 10/14/2021 |
| US Department of Labor investigation of crane collapse, double fatality on Interstate 10 finds Lufkin company failed to assemble crane properly | 10/14/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Boston enter alliance to promote workplace safety, health among New England’s workers | 10/13/2021 |
| US Department of Labor sues Austin luxury car dealer that retaliated against employee who raised concerns of coronavirus hazards | 10/13/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Ohio paint manufacturer for workplace safety failures following explosion that killed one, injured 8 workers | 10/07/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites insurance agency for exposing workers to coronavirus at Denver location where employee died with COVID-19 | 10/07/2021 |
| US Department of Labor proposes $300K in fines after inspection finds workers endangered at Missouri nutrition production plant | 10/06/2021 |
| US Department of Labor proposes $136K in fines after worker at Tootsie Roll manufacturing plant suffers amputation injury | 10/05/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Valmont Coatings for exposing workers to crushing, other safety hazards after investigation into employee's death | 10/05/2021 |
