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How Long Does OSHA Have to Investigate On-the-Job Accidents?
Earlier this month, a recycling worker in Haviland, Ohio was killed in a grinding machine explosion. According to Plastics News, a...

John Larrimer
Aug 28, 2017
Should I Trust My Employer’s Investigation Into What Caused My On-the-Job Accident?
In early August, a man was killed in an on-the-job accident while unloading bags of cement powder at a Maumee, Ohio railcar repair...

John Larrimer
Aug 23, 2017
Does Your Small Business Have a Safety Program?
Do you work at a small/medium size business? Was there a safety training program or safety procedures in place at the workplace? It is a...

John Larrimer
Jul 19, 2017
Can Workplace Conditions Cause Asthma?
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) claims occupational asthma affects 2.7 million workers. According to the CDC,...

John Larrimer
Jan 18, 2017
Ohio Metal Coating Plant Continues to Violate This Same OSHA Safety Regulation
A metal coating plant in Sylvania, Ohio has been accused of violating the same OSHA safety regulation it has been cited for in the past....

John Larrimer
Aug 17, 2016
The 10 Most Common OSHA Safety Violations
Employers should make workplace safety a priority. Unfortunately, some companies tend to value profits over the safety of their...

John Larrimer
Aug 10, 2016
What You Need to Know About the New Work Safety Penalty Changes
In November of last year, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act, which requires OSHA and other federal agencies to make much needed...

John Larrimer
Jul 20, 2016
Why is OSHA Fining a Company in Northwood $30,000?
Last month, a worker was injured when a stacked pile of tubular steel broke loose and crashed on top of the worker’s leg at Macomb’s...

John Larrimer
May 4, 2016
Why is OSHA Investigating the Fuyao Glass America Plant?
The former General Motors plant in Moraine was recently acquired in 2014 and is now the Fuyao Glass America plant. However, the plant is...

John Larrimer
May 2, 2016
Why Was TimkenSteel Cited…Again?
Last week, a fire technician was found lifeless in a control room located at TimkenSteel’s Faircrest plant. He was unable to be...

John Larrimer
Mar 28, 2016
Should Employers Have Incentive Programs for Workplace Safety?
Last week, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration was criticized by Great American Insurance Co. for discouraging companies...

John Larrimer
Mar 14, 2016
Steel Manufacturing Company Responsible for Worker’s 40-Foot Fall
Earlier this month, a worker fell more than 40 feet while he was performing maintenance on a crane. The worker suffered from multiple...

John Larrimer
Feb 17, 2016
OSHA Fines Envelope Printer After Three Amputation Injuries
An envelope printing company in Ohio faces $88,200 in fines from federal regulators for three incidents that took place over just four...

John Larrimer
Jan 18, 2016
Were Ohio Electronics Workers Overexposed to Lead?
Occupational Health & Safety reports that Echo Environmental Waverly LLC, of Waverly, has been cited by the Occupational Safety and...

John Larrimer
Dec 25, 2015
OSHA Investigates Beverly Belt Line Collapse
According to WTAP-TV, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating an industrial accident in Beverly that...

John Larrimer
Dec 23, 2015
Which Columbus Company Was Cited for Worker Injuries?
The Associated Press recently reported that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Columbus wire...

John Larrimer
Dec 21, 2015
OSHA: Why Was an Ohio Metal Stamping Company Fined?
According to BusinessInsurance.com, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited an Ohio metal stamping company...

John Larrimer
Dec 9, 2015
OSHA Fines Ohio’s TimkenSteel Corp. Following Crane Accident
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, TimkenSteel Corp., which operates plants in Canton, has been fined hundreds of thousands of...

John Larrimer
Nov 18, 2015
How Companies Are Failing to Protect Workers from Fall Hazards
Officials with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) have released data showing fall hazards were responsible for the...

John Larrimer
Oct 19, 2015
White House and OSHA Announce New Beryllium Exposure Rules
The White House and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are passing new safety regulations that will limit worker...

John Larrimer
Sep 4, 2015
Why Are Workers Still At Risk For Developing Occupational Diseases?
In the past few weeks, we have written about the risks associated with silica and asbestos exposure. Both substances can cause...

John Larrimer
Jul 27, 2015
How OSHA’s New Regulations Could Help Injured Nurses
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced intentions to end an epidemic of workplace injuries among health...

John Larrimer
Jun 24, 2015
Ohio Company Cited For Lacking Machine Guarding
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined an Ohio-based chicken processing company $126,500 for exposing workers...

John Larrimer
Jun 19, 2015
OSHA Wants Stronger Protections For Whistleblowers
A committee set up by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expressed concern that employers are still punishing...

John Larrimer
Jun 12, 2015
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