The most recent press release, "US Department of Labor orders railway to pay more than $667K, reinstate two employees after investigation finds whistleblower retaliatory actions," was submitted on Aug. 31, 2021.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published 28 press releases the month before, marking a 14.3 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 August 2021
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| US Department of Labor orders railway to pay more than $667K, reinstate two employees after investigation finds whistleblower retaliatory actions | 08/31/2021 |
| US Department of Labor urges workers, employers, public to be aware of hazards after Hurricane Ida | 08/30/2021 |
| US Department of Labor urges workers, employers, public to recognize hazards, ensure safety after Hurricane Ida | 08/30/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Las Vegas enter alliance to promote workplace safety, health in the construction industry | 08/30/2021 |
| Judge upholds US Department of Labor citations, $145K in penalties for Denver contractor that ignored safety requirements repeatedly | 08/26/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Tinton Falls transitional housing facility exposed workers to coronavirus hazards; 11 workers test positive | 08/25/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Marietta manufacturer for exposing workers willfully to preventable fall hazards that led to employee’s death | 08/25/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, industry leaders, stakeholders call on employers, workers to combat surge in construction worker suicides | 08/24/2021 |
| US Department of Labor urges workers, employers and public to be aware of hazards after Tropical Storm Henri | 08/22/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, City of Lubbock mark National Safe Digging Day | 08/19/2021 |
| US Department of Labor proposes $1.3M in penalties for contractor with extensive history of violations after two workers die at Boston dig site | 08/18/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Colorado home manufacturing company for continuing to expose workers to falls at Pueblo facility | 08/16/2021 |
| U.S. Department of Labor issues updated guidance on protecting unvaccinated and other at-risk workers from the coronavirus | 08/13/2021 |
| US Department of Labor partners with Dimeo Construction, Connecticut OSHA, New Haven Building Trades to promote workplace safety | 08/13/2021 |
| Amid recent trench collapses, US Department of Labor reminds South Dakota employers, workers of excavation hazards | 08/12/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Safeway Inc. after employee suffers amputations at milk packaging plant | 08/11/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Central Illinois grain cooperative for safety failures following worker engulfment in soybean silo | 08/09/2021 |
| US Department of Labor kicks off national Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 9 | 08/05/2021 |
| Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, Aug. 11 | 08/05/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Central New Jersey medical facility, staffing agency for exposing nurses to coronavirus hazards | 08/04/2021 |
| OSHA partners with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to revise handbook for small businesses | 08/03/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Tavares contractor after finding employer willfully bypassed safety measures that led to worker's fatal electrocution | 08/03/2021 |
| US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect Midwest workers in tank cleaning industry from atmospheric, confined space hazards | 08/02/2021 |
| US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana workers from confined space dangers | 08/02/2021 |
