Shooting at Philadelphia hospital is latest example of workplace violence in healthcare

A killing in Jefferson University Hospital early Monday, in which a certified nursing assistant is accused of shooting a coworker in the hospital, is a devastating reminder that for many healthcare professionals, workplace violence is too frequently a part of their lives. They are among the most likely people to be subjected to violence at work, according to Fed-OSHA. Philadelphia Inquirer

Employee dies after forklift accident at Georgia tractor shop

A 32-year-old employee of an Albany, Georgia tractor shop died of blunt force trauma after a forklift accident on September 24. Fed-OSHA investigating. WALB

Fed-OSHA seeks public feedback on Whistleblower Protection Program

On October 13, 2021, Fed-OSHA will hold a virtual meeting to receive public comments and suggestions regarding the agency’s Whistleblower Protection Program, six weeks after it announced a change in its interpretation of the whistleblower provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. JD Supra

Tootsie Roll fined after amputation incident

Fed-OSHA has fined Tootsie Roll Industries pay more than $136,000 in fines after a machine at its Chicago plant cut off part of an employee’s finger earlier this year. According to the release, a 48-year-old employee had reached into a machine to remove stuck paper debris when a bag sealer snapped shut on one of his fingers. WGN (Chicago)