OSHA Cites Multiple Companies for Exposure

• The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has cited several companies involved in the demolition of a hospital.
• OSHA cited one subcontractor for over 30 health violations, after receiving a complaint that employees were not wearing protective equipment.
• The company knew it was exposing workers to asbestos.
• OSHA cited several other companies for failing to follow safety and health standards for asbestos.
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Food Processor Settles with OSHA

• A Cincinnati food processor is agreeing to settle with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after facing thousands in fines.
• The company has agreed to pay just over $1 million to resolve several investigations that were conducted in 2022 and 2023.
• The company was issued two citations after injuries to two temporary workers, one of whom lost a finger.
• The company has agreed to make several safety improvements, including machine guarding.

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Construction Worker Thrown

• A construction worker was thrown and killed at a site in Phoenix.
• The worker, who worked for a semi conductor manufacturer, was inspecting equipment, when an uncontrolled pressure release occurred. He was struck by an object and thrown 20 feet.
• Local media discovered the company has two recorded complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Governor Katie Hobs had signed an agreement saying she would protect workers at the plant.
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Who Protects the Prisoners?

• Inmates at prisons around the US work at dangerous jobs, but frequently don’t have the protections afforded other workers.
• Some states say prisoners are not classified as employees, so they’re denied some basic protections, including workers’ compensation and protections offered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• In Arizona, OSHA does not have the authority to investigate prisoner injuries or deaths.
• In Arizona alone, 250 prisoners were injured between 2018 and 2022, suffering from injuries such as sliced fingers and crushed hands, according to AP.
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Workers Injured in Explosion

• An explosion at a Florida power plant injured two employees and a firefighter.
• Reportedly, a generator unit that supplies a turbine, caught fire.
• One worker suffered serious injuries and was sent to the hospital.
• The fire chief said a fire suppression system failed to activate.
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