News Digest 1-12-2022

 

Trucking contractor killed in accidental fall at Colorado mill

A 55-year-old Tennessee truck driver died in an accidental fall from the semi-truck bed on January 4 while picking up a load for transport at a Pueblo, Colorado steel mill. Fed-OSHA is investigating. The recent incident marks the second accident involving injuries at the mill in less than a year. Pueblo Chieftain

 

Florida AG warns of COVID-19 test scams

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a consumer alert warning Floridians about new and reemerging COVID-19 test scams intended to steal personal, financial or medical information, noting recent reports in the state and nationwide of potential fake COVID-19 testing sites, imposter healthcare employees at legitimate sites and at-home testing scams. WINK

 

Tennessee mayor won’t comply with vax mandate

A Middle Tennessee mayor, who says he’s not an anti-vaxxer, announced Monday he will not comply with any OSHA mandate that requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, adding he’d “willfully go to jail” before forcing county employees to get the shot. Fox17

 

A list of some of the deadliest fires in New York City

An apartment high-rise fire in New York City that killed 17 people and injured dozens of others on Sunday was one of the deadlier building blazes in the city’s history. Here is a look at some of the most worst building fires in New York City. US News and World Report

 

Brewers Association awarded Harwood grant

The Brewers Association for the second year in a row has been awarded the Susan Harwood training program grant through Fed-OSHA. The grant of more than $132,000 will be used to revise existing content and develop free trainings for draught line cleaning professionals and those working adjacent to line cleaning. Brewers Association