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1 May 2015, 10:34 pm by Matthew D. Kaplan
In addition to that, however: “an additional 50,000 people die each year from long-term exposure to workplace hazards such as asbestos, silica and benzene, according to the U.S. [read post]
6 Apr 2015, 3:58 am by Jon Gelman
., doing business as Freeze, sorts, packs and distributes the apparel to some of the nation's largest retailers, including Walmart, Macy's and Target.Both companies are located at 473 Ridge Road in Dayton, New Jersey, and have the same management, maintenance employees and safety departments.Date investigation initiated: The U.S. [read post]
26 Mar 2015, 4:06 am by Briskman Briskman Greenberg
Workers from six different companies, all renovating a middle school in Evanston, were exposed to asbestos, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health and the U.S. [read post]
8 Feb 2015, 5:55 am by Jon Gelman
The second, a 25-year-old man named Jerry Taylor, died when the tank exploded.The U.S. [read post]
22 Dec 2014, 12:38 pm by Ray Frager
Silica Holdings Inc., of Frederick, a producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry, is increasing the company’s share repurchase program from $25 million to up to $50 million. [read post]
17 Dec 2014, 7:36 pm by Jon Gelman
(workers-compensation.blogspot.com)Jury awards Texas family nearly $3 million in fracking case (workers-compensation.blogspot.com)Silica exposures in fracking : Over 60 percent of workers may be excessively exposed (workers-compensation.blogspot.com) [read post]
22 Nov 2014, 6:00 am by Jon Gelman
Workers may file a complaint to have OSHA inspect their workplace if they believe that their employer is not following OSHA standards or that there are serious hazards.Related articlesRepublic Steel reach comprehensive settlement agreement over safety and health violations (workers-compensation.blogspot.com)OSHA Enforcement Cases Involving Temps On the Rise (workers-compensation.blogspot.com)Serious Safety Hazards Results in $49,600 in Fines for Paterson NJ Contractor… [read post]
23 Jun 2014, 5:41 am by Jon Gelman
Silica exposure can cause silicosis, an irreversible lung disease, and other health hazards,” according to the news release.Although OSHA fines are often decreased once a company is in compliance and shows proper documentation, I hope that this company will be more diligent in providing a safe workplace immediately. [read post]
14 Oct 2013, 6:08 am by Schachtman
Lanza (a medical director of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company) in hiding the extent of acute silicosis amongst the tunnellers. [read post]
27 Sep 2013, 5:17 am by Jon Gelman
Proposed fines total $132,800; company placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program Nebraska Cold Storage Inc. has been cited for 14 safety violations and fined $132,800 by the U.S. [read post]
13 Sep 2013, 12:00 am by RegBlog
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the agency’s proposed silica rule.The U.S. [read post]
1 Sep 2013, 5:53 am by Jon Gelman
Companies Thrive as Workers Fall Behind (workers-compensation.blogspot.com) Saving Money, Poisoning Workers (workers-compensation.blogspot.com) Respirators Are Not Enough: New Study Examines Worker Exposure to Silica in Hydraulic Fracturing Operations (workers-compensation.blogspot.com) Found on [read post]