The most recent press release, "JBS Foods USA reaches settlement with OSHA to develop, implement infectious disease preparedness plan at seven meat processing plants," was submitted on May 27.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published 30 press releases the month before, marking a 36.7 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 |
|---|---|
| JBS Foods USA reaches settlement with OSHA to develop, implement infectious disease preparedness plan at seven meat processing plants | 05/27/2022 |
| US Department of Labor cites Athens lumber manufacturer for ignoring required safety precautions after forklift fatally strikes worker | 05/23/2022 |
| Illinois construction contractor continues to ignore deadly fall hazards, faces $263K in fines after Park Ridge inspection finds roofers exposed to risks | 05/23/2022 |
| US Department of Labor urges caution to avoid fall, electrical, other hazards during spring storm cleanup throughout South Dakota | 05/17/2022 |
| CORRECTED: US Department of Labor finds Breckenridge contractor willfully exposed workers to trench hazards after fatal cave-in | 05/17/2022 |
| Grand jury indicts Didion Milling Inc., six managers on nine counts related to five deaths, numerous serious injuries in 2017 Cambria corn mill explosion | 05/16/2022 |
| US Department of Labor cites Continental Tire plant for multiple safety violations after 3 workers suffer severe injuries on consecutive days | 05/13/2022 |
| US Department of Labor reminds Northeast employers thatworkers need protection from dangers of heat illness | 05/12/2022 |
| US Department of Labor reminds Southwest employers that workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness | 05/11/2022 |
| Serial violator: South Dakota contractor faces serious and willful citations following 2 separate inspections for workers in unprotected trenches | 05/11/2022 |
| US Department of Labor emphasis program to prevent hearing loss moves to enforcement phase begins May 17 | 05/10/2022 |
| US Department of Labor cites oil company after 3 workers suffer severe injuries in North Dakota well explosion | 05/09/2022 |
| US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership to train, protect workers from construction hazards at Wisconsin Center Expansion project | 05/06/2022 |
| OSHA to offer on-site, online training event from Aug. 2-4 to enhance safety, health of federal workers | 05/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor cites 2 Georgia construction contractors after Yellow River bridge collapse takes worker’s life | 05/05/2022 |
| US Department of Labor issues willful citations to Edmond asphalt, concrete paving contractor after investigation into 18-year-old worker’s fatal injury | 05/04/2022 |
| US Department of Labor renews ‘Star Level’ designation of Acushnet Company, Custom Operations for workplace safety, health achievements | 05/04/2022 |
| Worker suffers arm amputation from brick crushing machine with previously identified defect, employer failed to repair deficiency | 05/02/2022 |
| OSHA proposes $793K in fines for Philadelphia roofing contractor who exposed workers to fall hazards at 5 southern New Jersey locations | 05/02/2022 |
