Flash: Masks Now Required Everywhere in California
New guidelines outline when face coverings are now required in California and when Californians can go without. Click here for the guidance. Cal-OSHA Reporter
Employee dies at Virginia nuclear products company
An employee was killed Friday morning at a Lynchburg, Virginia nuclear energy products company. BWXT Nuclear Operations Group says the incident did not involve the release of any radioactive material. WFXR
One press release on Fed-OSHA violations yields compliance equal to 210 inspections, research finds
In 2009, Fed-OSHA began issuing press releases following an inspection with a large fine of more than $40,000. A Duke researcher has found that a single press release naming a company that has violated workplace health and safety regulations can result in a 73 percent improvement in compliance by other facilities. Phys.Org
Fed-OSHA fines Texas produce warehouse for employee’s fatal poisoning
Fed-OSHA has fined a Texas produce company just over $6,000 for the November poisoning death of a 32-year-old employee. The agency says the man was placing aluminum phosphate tablets and pesticide fumigators throughout its warehouse prior to being found dead by coworkers who returned after the weekend. The Monitor (McAllen, Texas)
Washington casino cited over pandemic precautions
Days after a Washington tribal casino confirmed a case of COVID-19 in an employee, the casino received notice from the state of allegations over safety measures to protect employees. The casino near La Center reopened May 27. Columbian
Oregon OSHA actively enforcing regs during reopening
During the second phase of Oregon’s COVID-19 reopening plan, while local health departments are providing the business community with education about the importance of taking precautions during the pandemic, OR-OSHA is actively addressing inquiries, complaints and violations. Argus Observer
Canada: New Brunswick man dies after transport truck hits parked construction truck
A 45-year-old southeastern New Brunswick man died Thursday after the transport truck he was driving collided with a parked construction safety truck, which caught fire. The person in the safety truck was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. CBC