Company Faces $1-Million OSHA Fine
Aluminum Shapes, LLC faces a $1 million fine after two OSHA cases related to an employee death and multiple employee injuries occurred at their Delair, NJ plant. They were cited 15 repeat, 10 willful, and 55 serious violations. Along with this fine, they have agreed to implement and develop a health and safety plan, have […]
Worker Lost Life to Electrocution in Calgary
Emergency crews were called to the Southcentre Mall around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday for an incident near the north entrance. According to the Calvary CTV News, a man was killed after being electrocuted while working in an electrical room. EMS arrived to find the victim unresponsive, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. “We […]
OSHA Cites Company for Exposing Workers to Safety Hazards, Proposes $154K in Penalties
OSHA National News Release US Department of Labor cites Foundation Food Group Inc. for exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes $154K in penalties March 11 ammonia leak happened 42 days after January incident killed 6 workers GAINESVILLE, GA – On Jan. 28, 2021, an uncontrolled release of liquid nitrogen at a Gainesville poultry processing facility […]
Contractor Cited After Finding Employer Bypassed Safety Measures That Led to Worker’s Fatal Electrocution
OSHA News Release – Region 4 US Department of Labor cites Tavares contractor after finding employer willfully bypassed safety measures that led to worker’s fatal electrocution United Signs & Signals Inc. failed to ensure electricity was secured TAVARES, FL – In the early afternoon of March 2, 2021, a 44-year-old electrical technician at an Orlando […]
Worker Electrocuted in Utah – Investigation Underway to Determine What Went Wrong
A construction worker died from electrocution on Monday morning in South Jordan, Utah. Witnesses say they saw “flashes” while hearing an “explosion” at the same time, said South Jordan Police Sgt. Eric Hill. Paramedics were called, but the man, who was identified as 50-year-old Shaun Robertson, died on scene before they arrived. “It is extremely […]
Maintenance Worker Suffers Electrical Shock
Maintenance worker suffers electrical shock in accident at Capitol Monday, rushed to hospital On the morning of December 21st, first responders rushed to the State Capitol building in Baton Rouge where a maintenance employee was shocked in an electrical accident. The injured employee is reportedly awake and expected to recover. Officials say the injured employee […]
MSHA Accident Report: Miner Electrocuted
Houston Plant, Harris, TX – November 2020 MINE FATALITY- On November 23, 2020, a miner was electrocuted while troubleshooting a disconnect box for the classifier drive motor. The victim had the electrical disconnect box open and the main power supply was not deenergized. “Best Practices” provided from MSHA: Ensure electrical circuit components are properly […]
Company Fined $120K After Fatal Electrical Shock
Leamington Greenhouse fined $120K after fatal electrical shock A Leamington greenhouse has been fined $120,000 after a worker died from an electrical shock in November 2018. [Worker, 29 dies after being electrocuted – November 19, 2018] Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc., a cucumber grower, pled guilty to failing to comply with a section of the Occupational […]
CAL/OSHA Investigating Fatal Electrocution
CAL/OSHA investigating circumstances leading to death of a Santa Rosa Water Worker at California Wastewater Treatment Plant The employee was electrocuted and died Wednesday afternoon while working on a piece of equipment that was still energized. The city refused to identify the employee while withholding other details about the death, saying the workplace fatality was […]
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