Careless Foundry Cited

April 11, 2024

Careless Foundry Cited

  • A Minneapolis foundry is facing five-figure fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • The Smith Foundry has been fined for seven serious violations for over exposing workers to carbon monoxide, among other things.
  • OSHA says the company failed to provide medical exams and adequate training.
  • The citations are the result of a December 2023 site visit.
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Safety Issues at Township Fire Department

  • A Michigan fire department is feeling the heat.
  • Reportedly the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration found issues with the Big Rapids fire department after an inspection.
  • Although not billed as an inspection, MIOSHA found some serious violations. The point is to promote workplace safety, according to officials.
  • The township Board of Trustees is seeking public input on the issue.
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Expert: What Keeps Me Up at Night

  • A safety expert opines about what keeps his mind churning.
  • He delves into the numerous amounts of bad health and safety news coming from Pennsylvania, based on numbers for the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
  • Some of these include the alarming growth of vehicle accidents. Eighty-seven workers died from vehicle accidents in 2022.
  • Other alarming statistics include deaths from being struck by heavy objects and exposure to harmful substances.
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Connecticut Looks Out for Safety

  • The Connecticut Assembly is considering making permanent, safety standards for emergency personnel.
  • The Legislature has put forth a bill that would require volunteer fire department and ambulance services to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
  • Seems reasonable, but there are concerns. Some are concerned that this could lead to overregulation of volunteer services.
  • CONN-OSHA said it has received 37 complaints regarding volunteer fire departments over the last eight years.
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Investigation into Teen’s Death

  • A teenager was found dead at a farm in Nebraska.
  • According to the owners, the kid, a new employee, was found in a hog unit.
  • An autopsy is being conducted.
  • The employer is a family farm outside Columbus.
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