by Chris Walter | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica
On Aug. 12, OSHA cited a Decatur Georgia countertop manufacturer company for exposing employees to amputation, silica, and other safety and health hazards at its manufacturing plant. Cited for Silica Exposure Following the inspection, the administration cited the...
by Chris Walter | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Georgia Distribution Center Cited by OSHA On June 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Lawrenceville, GA wood distributor for chemical exposure and “struck-by” hazards.The company faces a repeat offense for failing to...
by Chris Walter | Jun 24, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Missouri Companies Fined In May, OSHA cited two Kansas City companies for exposing workers to asbestos while restoring a Kansas State University library. Following the investigation, OSHA cited one of the companies with 23 serious health violations. The employer...
by Chris Walter | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
Worker required medical treatment after ammonia leak On June 3, OSHA cited a Bell Grande, Fl. farm over $95,000.An employee required medical treatment after an anhydrous ammonia leak in the farm’s packaging house exposed workers to the toxic chemical.The...
by Chris Walter | Jun 3, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
A Georgia tire manufacturer faces more than $500,000 in fines after OSHA reported repeated health and safety hazards.According to a May 29 news release, employees were exposed to fall risks, burn, amputation, chemical and electroshock hazards.“This employer exposed...
by Chris Walter | May 27, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Steel Fabricator Cuts Workers’ Comp Premiums in Half A West Virginia steel fabricator was recognized by OSHA for successfully using the on-site consultation program to reduce injury and illness rates. Somerville Industries, Inc., of Mineral Wells, reduced its...
