What we know about the Dali, the cargo vessel that crashed into Baltimore’s Key Bridge
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/baltimore-what-we-know-about-dali-cargo-vessel/
Quick Glance: Wife of Baltimore bridge collapse survivor reveals workers' situation during tragedy
- The wife of a construction worker who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse describes it as a miracle that he survived as he cannot swim.
- Julio Cervantes was one of eight construction workers on the bridge when the Dali cargo ship crashed into a support pillar, causing the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River.
- Search teams successfully located two individuals in the Port of Baltimore related to the bridge collapse incident.
- President Joe Biden has committed to rebuilding the bridge promptly, with the National Transportation Safety Board conducting an investigation into the incident.
Dead Workers, Severed Limbs Missing from Railroad Safety Data: Thanks to government loopholes, rail companies haven’t been scrutinized by the Federal Railroad ...
propublica.org/article/railroad-safety-data-missing-dead-workers-severed-limbs
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead: Barnett, a quality manager who retired in 2017 after several decades with Boeing, had raised quality-control and ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/03/12/boeing-whistleblower-dead-john-barnett/
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower’s Legal Battle Could Continue Posthumously, Lawyer Asserts
- A whistleblower and former Boeing inspector who passed away before his case concluded could have his matter heard posthumously, as per a legal expert.
- Barnett's death should not halt the claim, as his estate could step in as the complainant, stated whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.
- Boeing denied retaliating against Barnett but failed to dismiss the plaintiff's case.
- Barnett's attorneys urged local police to continue investigating despite the coroner's initial ruling.
As Extreme Heat and Smoke Threaten U.S. Farmworkers, Federal Health Leaders Evaluate Protections
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/03/18/department-of-health-to-target-heat-smoke-effect-on-farmers-00146845
Watch a Happy Little Robot Off-Road Inside a Grain Bin to Help Farmers: It's so satisfying to watch it work.
thedrive.com/news/watch-the-happiest-little-robot-off-road-inside-a-grain-bin
Florida passes ‘cruel’ bill curbing water and shade protections for workers: Industry pressure has led state to prevent any city, county or municipality from ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/08/florida-bill-extreme-heat-worker-protection
N.J. branch of central Pa. food company cited for unsafe conditions: OSHA is proposing $463,224 in penalties.
pennlive.com/food/2024/03/nj-branch-of-central-pa-food-company-cited-for-unsafe-conditions.html
Newsom halts effort to protect California workers from indoor heat: New standards to protect employees who work in hot indoor settings were dealt a setback when ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/newsom-halts-effort-protect-california-workers-19373753.php
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Amazon reports ‘measurable progress’ on worker safety; critics object: Amazon’s safety data shows a decline in its warehouse injury rate in 2023 ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/24/amazon-reports-measurable-progress-on-worker-safety-critics-object/
Komodo dragon attacks Akron Zoo employee: The employee was bitten multiple times by the animal March 3 in the Zoo’s Komodo Kingdom employee service area.
cleveland.com/metro/2024/03/komodo-dragon-attacks-akron-zoo-employee.html
Long-awaited California safeguards against hot workplaces delayed again: On Thursday, an expected vote on rules that would protect workers from excessive heat ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-21/cal-osha-to-vote-on-indoor-heat-rules-after-years-long-delay
Landmark heat rules for California workers left in doubt: Cal/OSHA has voted to adopt new heat illness prevention standards for indoor workers ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-22/landmark-heat-rules-for-california-workers-left-in-doubt
Richmond firm faces $258K in fines after worker died in trench: Hurtado Construction faces $257,811 in penalties after OSHA found the company disregarded ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/worker-trench-collapse-death-osha-investigation-19253211.php
OSHA Cites Texas Contractor After Trench Collapse Kills 18-Year-Old Employee: Hurtado Construction Co. has a history of past OSHA citations and officials said ...
enr.com/articles/58333-osha-cites-texas-contractor-after-trench-collapse-kills-18-year-old-employee
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At least 355 Texans died last year of heat-related illnesses as higher temperatures arrived earlier and stay longer.
In Bexar County ...
Pennsylvania Expands Work Zone Safety Camera Program: Pennsylvania has launched a new work zone speed safety camera program, expanding on a successful pilot ...
enr.com/articles/58303-pennsylvania-expands-work-zone-safety-camera-program
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Gavin Newsom makes statement on Cal-OSHA staffing problem. Advocates say it’s not enough
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article286656475.html
Atlanta manufacturer fined for employees’ cancer-chemical exposure: Federal authorities have fined an Atlanta manufacturer $239,439 for a series of health and ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/atlanta-manufacturer-fined-for-employees-cancer-chemical-exposure/OP22BCSL45DEDIIFYWDVE6KRSM/
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NC farm cited for OSHA violations, ordered to pay fine after worker’s 2023 death: Nash County, Spring Hope farm, Barnes Farming violated OSHA rules when worker ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article286553460.html
Worker death in Louisiana confined space showcases dangerous trend: Early this year, Elmer Perez began his Monday shift at 9 a.m., welding inside a ship at ...
publicintegrity.org/labor/worker-death-in-louisiana-confined-space-showcases-dangerous-trend/
Florida Senate passes bill banning local heat protections for workers: The Florida State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would prohibit local agencies from ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4514517-florida-senate-passes-bill-banning-local-heat-protections-for-workers/
'Rust' armorer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in on-set shooting: The jury began deliberations on Wednesday.
abcnews.go.com/US/rust-armorer-trial-hannah-gutierrez-closing-arguments/story
Quick Glance: Rust armorer convicted in Halyna Hutchins' death
- Movie set weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez-Reed found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
- She faces up to 18 months in jail and was acquitted of evidence tampering.
- Actor Alec Baldwin to face manslaughter trial in July.
- Hutchins' family satisfied with the verdict, seeking justice for her death.
A new rule could help empower workers during safety inspections: The rule would allow workers to request a third-party representative, such as a union leader ...
fastcompany.com/91036335/a-new-rule-could-help-empower-workers-during-safety-inspections
New York roofing contractor pleads guilty to OSHA violation involving worker's death in 2022
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/27/new-york-roofer-safety-violations-workplace-death/72753510007/
Musk's Boring Co. workers faced chemical burns: report: Some tunnel workers at Elon Musk's Boring Co. were left scarred from the chemical burns ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-boring-company-workers-chemical-burns-injuries-safety-report-2024-2
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Fort Worth ISD high school students run on-campus grocery store to address food insecurity
star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article284744841.html
Crewmember dies in accident on set of Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’: A crewmember who was working on the Marvel Studios series “Wonder Man” has died following an ...
apnews.com/article/marvel-crewmember-death-wonder-man-1934893fd0571ee1498c69d9b03bc011
10 states say Biden should issue ‘emergency’ worker protections from extreme heat
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4459396-10-states-biden-should-issue-emergency-worker-protections-extreme-heat/
Despite hazardous working conditions, many states are rolling back child labor laws
abcnews.go.com/US/despite-hazardous-working-conditions-states-rolling-back-child/story
Mother of 16-year-old who died at Mississippi poultry plant files lawsuit: The mother of a 16-year-old who died at a Mississippi poultry plant has filed a ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/06/mar-jac-poultry-mississippi-poultry-plant-lawsuit/72500133007/
Widow of Dallas mail carrier who died in 2023 to be State of the Union guest: Carla Gates is the second Dallas-area woman invited to President Joe Biden’s March ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/02/22/widow-of-dallas-postal-worker-who-died-in-2023-heat-wave-to-attend-state-of-the-union/
Mom of engineer killed in iron plant mishap: ‘Better God take my boy’ - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/01/25/mom-of-engineer-killed-in-iron-plant-mishap-better-god-take-my-boy/
'Summer Was Scary': Amazon Fined for Not Giving Workers Enough Shade, Water: Workers were made to take heat breaks under a plane wing and couldn't sit down ...
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Hordes of thunderous, harmless cicadas are coming. It's normal to feel a little dread.
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/03/cicadas-coming-spring-2024-are-noisy-could-cause-anxiety/72423667007/
Documents detail OceanGate’s battle with whistleblower years before fatal Titan submersible implosion
abcnews.go.com/US/run-risk-documents-detail-oceangates-battle-whistleblower-years/story
'Rust' Armorer Wasn't Given Enough Time to Check Rounds, OSHA Says: An OSHA investigator testified for the defense in the Hannah Gutierrez Reed trial ...
variety.com/2024/film/news/rust-armorer-osha-trial-defense-1235930982/
3 Dead After Hangar Collapses at Idaho Airport: The building, on the grounds of Boise Airport, was under construction, city officials said ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/01/us/boise-idaho-airport-collapse.html
Quick Glance: Three Dead, Nine Injured in Boise, Idaho Hangar Collapse
- A hangar under construction at the Boise, Idaho airport collapsed, resulting in three deaths and nine injuries.
- Five of the injured are in critical condition.
- Authorities responded to the collapsed hangar at around 5 p.m.
- Boise Airport operations were not impacted, officials stated.
First Aid Kits for Businesses: Stay Prepared With Our Picks: First aid kits are essential in the workplace in case of an injury or emergency ...
smallbiztrends.com/2023/06/first-aid-kits-for-businesses.html
With Illegal Child Labor On The Rise, Mom Sues Poultry Plant After Her 16-Year-Old Died On The Job
essence.com/news/mom-sues-poultry-plant-after-son-died-on-job/
Poultry processor hit with $200,000 fine after teen employee killed: The teenager was the second worker killed at the Mississippi facility in a little over two ...
businessinsider.com/poultry-processor-fine-after-teen-employee-killed-chicken-deboning-machine-2024-1
Cal/OSHA investigating death at North Bay grocery store: Vallejo firefighters responded to a call for a medical emergency at La Tapatia Market on Feb ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/cal-osha-investigating-death-north-bay-grocery-18694675.php
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Brooklyn jail construction worker’s 2023 death led to safety probe: Yong Chin Son fell 18 feet through a hole covered by loose planks on the 11th story of the ...
nydailynews.com/2024/01/22/brooklyn-jail-construction-workers-2023-death-led-to-safety-probe/
Elon Musk Las Vegas Loop Tunnel Has Construction Safety Issues: The Boring Company’s tiny Las Vegas Loop is all that’s come of Musk’s promises to build superfast ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-02-26/elon-musk-las-vegas-loop-tunnel-has-construction-safety-issues
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Wife of injured SpaceX worker left in coma sues for negligence: report: Francisco Cabada's skull was fractured and he remains in a coma after the January 2022 ...
businessinsider.com/spacex-wife-injured-worker-sues-negligence-elon-musk-report-2024-1
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$82,000 of violations led to a worker being crushed to death in Broward, OSHA says
miamiherald.com/news/business/article285977461.html
Alabama Gets Ready for Its Gas-Execution Experiment: After submitting Kenneth Eugene Smith to a failed lethal-injection execution in 2022 ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/01/alabama-nitrogen-hypoxia-gas-execution/677200/
Quick Glance: Alabama's First Execution with Nitrogen Gas: What Happened and What's Next
- Kenneth Smith was executed using nitrogen hypoxia, marking the nation’s first known execution with this method.
- Smith, 58, sentenced to death for a 1988 murder-for-hire, previously survived a failed lethal injection attempt in 2022.
- His legal team lost a final appeal to the US Supreme Court on Thursday evening, voicing concern about potential pain or torture from nitrogen hypoxia.
- Alabama's Attorney General expects many states to follow their example and is ready to assist in implementing this method.
OSHA charges against LMCS, Paria in limbo - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: A ruling by this country's highest court, the Privy Council, will determine whether 12 ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/02/25/osha-charges-against-lmcs-paria-in-limbo/
Want to work for Cal-OSHA? Here are the current job openings, salary info and how to apply
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article285746046.html
Amazon Made Airport Workers Toil In 100-Degree Heat Without Shade: The trillion-dollar online retailer plans to appeal Cal/OSHA citations and $14,625 in fines.
jalopnik.com/amazon-made-airport-workers-toil-in-100-degree-heat-wit-1851278334
As China powers ahead on electric vehicles, it is also flagging likely health hazards at battery plants
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3252682/china-powers-ahead-electric-vehicles-it-also-flagging-likely-health-hazards-battery-plants
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Multiple Amputations at Ohio Facility Spark Federal Investigation: Musical instrument manufacturer Conn-Selmer could face penalties of up to $273 ...
newsweek.com/multiple-amputations-ohio-federal-investigation-1863985
U.S. investigators examining collapsed Boise airplane hangar that killed 3: U.S. federal investigators were working Thursday to try to determine what caused a ...
ctvnews.ca/world/u-s-investigators-examining-collapsed-boise-airplane-hangar-that-killed-3-1.6752189
OSHA fines construction contractor $264,000 for exposing workers to deadly fall hazards at Naperville job site
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/13/osha-fines-oswego-workers-deadly-fall-hazards-naperville/
14 violations at a Miami Beach house where a worker, 22, was killed, OSHA says: Homestead, Florida’s Stucco Works, run by Miguel Jimenez and Christopher Jimenez ...
miamiherald.com/news/business/article285376937.html
Tallahassee bills aim to kill efforts by counties to protect workers from extreme heat
miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article285250097.html
OSHA fines Sherwin-Williams for safety violations in Garland: Paint giant Sherwin-Williams may have to pay nearly $300,000 in fines after OSHA accused the ...
dallasnews.com/business/2024/02/06/osha-fines-sherwin-williams-for-safety-violations-in-garland-where-explosion-occurred/
Commentary: Basic protections essential to protect outdoor workers from heat: A pair of competing legislative bills would either decrease or increase the relief ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/08/commentary-basic-protections-essential-to-protect-outdoor-workers-from-heat/
California lawmakers blast safety agency over farmworker conditions: The California Legislature held a hearing about 'state failures' regarding farmworker and ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-08/california-lawmakers-call-for-state-action-on-dangerous-and-illegal-farmworker-conditions
Kentucky investigating reports of mold at Ford, SK On's new EV battery plant: OSHA enforcement reports show multiple inspections opened at the Ford ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/02/05/fords-blueoval-ev-battery-park-under-investigation-for-mold/72451191007/
Safety problems at Dow plant in Plaquemine? After fire, regulators find 19 areas of concern.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/dow-fire-in-july-started-by-lights-left-behind-by-workers/article_50bc68b0-c060-11ee-b372-b3c229448fa4.html
US regulatory system failed to prevent thousands of deaths in frontline workers during the pandemic, analysis finds
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-regulatory-thousands-deaths-frontline-workers.html
Weekend inspections target foreign labor compliance on construction sites in Southern Finland
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/24846-weekend-inspections-target-foreign-labor-compliance-on-construction-sites-in-southern-finland.html
The Law: Protecting your company from problem people: Employees need training in handling workforce violence
thegazette.com/business/the-law-protecting-your-company-from-problem-people/
Palisades Tahoe avalanche: Who's responsible for ensuring ski safety?: No government agency is specifically tasked with certifying the safety of ski terrain ...
sfchronicle.com/tahoe/article/palisades-tahoe-avalanche-ski-18603607.php
OSHA: Bay Shore employer of man killed in trench collapse had safety violations: The Bay Shore firm paid a $10,000 fine for six safety violations in 2016 ...
newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/killed-trench-collapse-fines-osha-gdjcgr01
The Incorruptible Moral Compass of Dr. Sidney Wolfe: He was a fierce advocate of single-payer or full Medicare for All, without the present loopholes and ...
commondreams.org/opinion/sidney-wolfe-public-health
Dr. Sidney Wolfe's Towering Life of Public Service: For Sid, outrage was a moral imperative; the only humane response to inhumane policies and practices.
commondreams.org/opinion/sidney-wolfe-public-health-advocate
Heat-Related Death of Postal Worker Leads to Controversial Fine: OSHA says the U.S. Postal Service failed to teach mail carriers about heat safety
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/01/02/osha-fines-postal-service-in-heat-related-death-00133273
California is poised to protect workers from extreme heat – indoors: Only a few states have rules to protect workers from the growing threat of extreme heat ...
cnn.com/2023/12/26/climate/california-heat-worker-protections-climate/
Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again: Experts warn front line workers may again be at risk if the CDC takes its committee’s advice on ...
bostonherald.com/2023/12/28/rift-over-when-to-use-n95s-puts-health-workers-at-risk-again/
Why Most Wisconsin Dairy Workers Are Excluded From Workers’ Compensation: Wisconsin’s exemption for small farms is one of many federal and state carve-outs that ...
propublica.org/article/immigrant-wisconsin-dairy-workers-excluded-workers-compensation-injuries
Railroad Supervisors Go to Extremes to Hide Worker Injuries: Railroad officials have lied, spied and bribed to keep workers’ injuries off the books ...
propublica.org/article/railroad-worker-injuries-union-pacific-csx-cn-norfolk-southern
Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again: In early November, the committee released a controversial set of recommendations the CDC is ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2023/12/rift-over-when-to-use-n95s-puts-health-workers-at-risk-again.html
The Air Force said its nuclear missile capsules were safe. But toxins lurked, documents show
apnews.com/article/missile-cancer-nuclear-air-force-f17d9f56e01e2750990d294d4b51a25c
Facing fines, cluttered aisles and late-night mockery, Dollar General's returning CEO tries to drive a turnaround
cnbc.com/2023/12/07/dollar-general-tries-to-drive-a-turnaround-after-safety-violations.html
Children Risk Their Lives Building America’s Roofs: Migrant children, put to work in one of the nation’s most dangerous jobs, are falling and dying.
nytimes.com/interactive/2023/12/14/us/roofing-children-immigrants.html
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