The most recent press release, "Follow-up safety inspection at site of 2019 workplace fatality finds Greenville recycling center continues to put workers at risk," was submitted on July 29, 2021.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published 22 press releases the month before, marking a 27.3 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 July 2021
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Follow-up safety inspection at site of 2019 workplace fatality finds Greenville recycling center continues to put workers at risk | 07/29/2021 |
| OSHA finds Ohio contractor exposing residential construction roofers to deadly fall hazards for 6th time in 3 years | 07/29/2021 |
| US Department of Labor seeks information on updating OSHA’s mechanical power presses standard | 07/28/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, Shipbuilders Council of America alliance seeks to promote safe, healthful workplaces in Mid-Atlantic shipyard industry | 07/27/2021 |
| US Department of Labor investigation of severe injury finds Trenton metal manufacturer exposed workers to dangerous machine hazards | 07/27/2021 |
| US Department of Labor, Chippewa Valley Technical College reaffirm commitment to train Chippewa Valley workers on job hazards | 07/27/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Foundation Food Group Inc., three other companies after Jan. 28 investigation finds six deaths were preventable | 07/23/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites Mobile dredging equipment manufacturer after investigation into 22-year-old worker’s death | 07/22/2021 |
| OSHA reminds non-profit organizations of available grants for training on workplace hazards, infectious diseases | 07/21/2021 |
| Bergen County roofing contractor violates agreement to protect its workers, faces more than $600K in penalties | 07/20/2021 |
| Federal inspection finds El Paso metal stamping manufacturer willfully exposed workers to amputation dangers; worker suffers severe injury | 07/19/2021 |
| US Department of Labor cites three employers for exposing workers, residents to asbestos at Missouri residential care facility | 07/19/2021 |
| Federal court orders Chicago-area company to pay whistleblower $95K in back wages after US Department of Labor investigation | 07/16/2021 |
| OSHA schedules meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health for August 11 | 07/15/2021 |
| OSHA, National Demolition Association enter alliance to protect safety, health of demolition contractors | 07/15/2021 |
| US Department of Labor files suit against North Texas dental practice, owners for retaliation against employees who reported coronavirus concerns | 07/15/2021 |
| Colorado court sentences Avon construction company owner to jail, orders restitution for family of worker killed in Granby trench collapse | 07/15/2021 |
| US Department of Labor reminds Pacific Northwest employers to protect workers from the dangers of heat illness | 07/15/2021 |
| Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. recuerda a los empleadores del Pacífico Noroeste que protejan a los trabajadores contra los peligros del calor | 07/15/2021 |
| OSHA issues updated enforcement guidance for inspections in the tree care industry | 07/13/2021 |
| Milwaukee metal fabricating facility cited for failing to implement hearing conservation, machine safety programs | 07/13/2021 |
| Recognizing anniversary of worker's death, US Department of Labor urges western New Yorkers to safeguard against hot weather hazards | 07/12/2021 |
| OSHA signs alliance with Ohio Agribusiness Association to train, protect workers from grain handling hazards | 07/12/2021 |
| OSHA extends comment period for COVID-19 healthcare emergency temporary standard | 07/08/2021 |
| OSHA revises its National Emphasis Program, updates Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19 | 07/08/2021 |
| US Department of Labor urges workers, employers and public to be aware of hazards after Tropical Storm Elsa | 07/08/2021 |
| OSHA urges fireworks/pyrotechnics industry employers to protect workers as the Fourth of July holiday approaches | 07/01/2021 |
| US Department of Labor orders CSX Transportation Inc. to pay worker who raised safety concerns nearly $222K in back wages, damages | 07/01/2021 |
