The most recent press release, "US Department of Labor finds Tampa smelter willfully exposed workers to unsafe levels of airborne lead, despite experts’ warning," was submitted on Sept. 30, 2021.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published 24 press releases the month before, marking a 12.5 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.
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| US Department of Labor finds Tampa smelter willfully exposed workers to unsafe levels of airborne lead, despite experts’ warning | 09/30/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Colorado dairy farm operator for violations after vacuum truck driver suffers fatal injuries in unguarded manure pit | 09/29/2021 |
| US Department of Labor awards more than $11.6M in grants to educate workers, employers on workplace safety, health | 09/28/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites JBS Foods Inc. for repeated safety failures after worker's death at Swift Beef's Colorado facility | 09/28/2021 |
| US Department of Labor proposes $1.67M in fines for Ohio vehicle parts manufacturer after worker dies when crushed by machine | 09/27/2021 |
| US Department of Labor to hold virtual meeting to solicit public input on OSHA whistleblower program | 09/21/2021 |
| OSHA finds Ohio contractor continues to defy federal safety requirements to ensure workers use fall protection, placing himself, employees at risk | 09/21/2021 |
| US Department of Labor again cites Fort Worth masonry company for exposing workers to falls, proposes $216K in penalties | 09/21/2021 |
| US Department of Labor announces enhanced, expanded measures to protect workers from hazards of extreme heat, indoors and out | 09/20/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Houston transmission line contractor for safety violations following worker's death and severe injuries to another | 09/17/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, the Builders' Association renew 20-year partnership to train, protect Missouri, Kansas construction workers on job sites | 09/16/2021 |
| US Department of Labor urges workers, employers, public to recognize hazards, ensure safety after Hurricane Nicholas | 09/15/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Foundation Food Group Inc. for exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes $154K in penalties | 09/14/2021 |
| US Department of Labor initiative seeks to reduce deaths, injuries, protect workers in New England’s tree, landscaping operations | 09/14/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Ohio stone manufacturer for repeatedly exposing workers to machine hazards | 09/09/2021 |
| US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients | 09/08/2021 |
| US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients | 09/08/2021 |
| US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients | 09/08/2021 |
| US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients | 09/08/2021 |
| US Department of Labor publishes final interpretive rule amending one of the rules interpreting the OSH Act's anti-retaliation provision | 09/03/2021 |
| US Department of Labor finds Ohio automotive steel manufacturer continues to expose workers to amputations, other hazards at Canton mill | 09/01/2021 |
