Workers’ comp injuries can be devastating, especially when they require weeks or months of recovery. If workers fail to report their...

Water and sewer contractor DiMeo Brothers Inc. was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after employees were...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined FWT LLC more than $40,000 for safety violations after two employees were...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Champion Roofing Inc. for several violations related to fall safety....

Amputation hazards are one of the most common dangers in the workplace. Workers can sustain a laceration or crushing injury, most often...

After receiving reports that two employees had been injured in separate events, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...

The Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) protects private-sector drivers and other employees working for commercial motor...

Complex repairs and installations can require employees to enter “confined spaces,” defined as an area big enough for a worker to perform...

Handling hazardous chemicals is one of the most dangerous aspects of an industrial workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health...

Anhydrous ammonia is often used as a chemical refrigerant in breweries, but the chemical can be corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspected a facility owned by Packaging Corporation of America, after receiving...

Forklifts are commonly used in warehouses and during construction projects, but they can be a major source of worker injury. More than...

Styrene is a chemical used to manufacture plastics, resins and rubber. While styrene can be useful in an industrial setting, prolonged...

Construction workers perform a physically demanding job that often requires working from great heights and using dangerous tools. In...

Metal and wood dust may seem harmless, but under the wrong circumstances, dust can cause catastrophic combustible events. When dust...

Workplace injuries can be costly for both the business and the worker. The injured employee may face long recovery times and substantial...

According to a study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 5,348 workers died from contact with...

Silica dust has been classified as a carcinogen since 2000, meaning it is a known cause of lung cancer. Exposure to silica dust can also...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to hold businesses accountable for workplace conditions. The agency...

The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) holds employers responsible for maintaining a safe workplace, both legally...

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues repeat violations to companies who fail to correct workplace...

Grain handling facilities receive, process, store and ship bulk raw agricultural goods like corn, wheat, oats and barley. Processing...

Most businesses see periodic workplace accidents as an unavoidable aspect of doing business. On the contrary, most workplace accidents...

Mechanical power presses are used to cut and shape large metal pieces for the automotive industry. The machinery is indispensable to...