January 18, 2012 | POSTED BY: Larrimer Group
OSHA Cites Ohio Manufacturer for Repeat Violation
The U.S. Department o f Labor’s Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Colfor Manufacturing Inc. in Malvern, Ohio for four safety violations, according to OHSOnline.com. Colfor manufactures auto parts using hot and cold forging methods. One of the citations is for a repeat violation for failing to protect workers. During an October 2011 inspection, […]
January 17, 2012 | POSTED BY: Larrimer Group
OSHA Cites Ohio Facility with 61 Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Case Farms Processing Inc. in Winesburg, Ohio with 61 violations, according to OHSOnline.com. Case Farms processes chickens. The violations cited supposedly lead to an ammonia release at the facility on June 30. “Case Farms Chicken has a legal responsibility to follow established process […]
January 16, 2012 | POSTED BY: Larrimer Group
Why You Should Hire An Attorney When Filing a Workers Comp Claim
Filing a workers compensation claim can be confusing and intimidating, especially if you have limited experience or knowledge on the subject. Most people go into the process without hiring an attorney, only to find out later that it would have saved time and money. Jesse Sayre Shapiro, contributing columnist for Avvo.com, has some tips to […]
January 13, 2012 | POSTED BY: Larrimer Group
OSHA Fines Ohio Company After Second 2011 Fatality
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupation Safety and Health Admiistration fined an Ohio-based company for safety violation in Idaho City, Idaho, according to Occupational Health & Safety Online. A worker died after he was struck by a falling tree, according to reports. OSHA is expected to fine the Davey Tree Expert Co., based in Kent, […]