OSHA Highlights Ongoing Risks as Electrical Incidents Persist in Workplaces
- Electrical hazards remain a significant workplace safety risk, according to OSHA standards designed to prevent shocks, electrocutions, burns, and fires.
- A recent incident at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe project involved a technician who contacted an energized 480‑volt busbar while performing maintenance.
- The worker sustained serious injuries, and OSHA issued a citation and fine.
- Federal regulations outline required electrical‑safety practices for employers across general industry.
Worker Injured After Fall From I‑135 Bridge in Wichita
- A construction worker was injured after falling 35 to 40 feet from a southbound I‑135 bridge in north Wichita.
- The worker, employed by contractor A.M. Cohron, was performing work on the North Junction Project when the fall occurred around 10:15 a.m.
- Emergency crews transported him to a hospital for treatment.
- State transportation officials said the contractor’s safety team is conducting an internal review to determine what happened.
OSHA Reminds Employers of March 2 Injury‑Reporting Deadline
- Employers were reminded that OSHA’s annual injury and illness reporting deadlines are approaching.
- Businesses must review and complete their workplace injury documentation for the prior year.
- Covered establishments are required to submit their injury and illness data electronically to OSHA by March 2, 2026.
- OSHA uses these reports to identify workplace hazards and support enforcement efforts across industries.