Fed-OSHA fines meat-rendering plant $63K following employee death
Fed-OSHA has issued more than $63,000 in penalties to a Kuna, Idaho meat-rendering plant last week as part of an investigation into an employee’s April 7 death. The violation was classified as repeat and addressed hazardous energy procedures. Idaho Statesman
Oregon OSHA clears seafood plant after complaint
OR-OSHA says an Astoria seafood processor has sufficiently addressed safety concerns identified in a complaint made on behalf of employees of lack of social distancing and protective equipment. A spokesman for the agency confirmed there was not a physical inspection of the plant. Daily Astorian
OSU campuses to require wearing masks on campus
Oregon State University has established a new policy that will require everyone on any campus to wear a mask or face shield, starting June 14, with certain specified exceptions. KTVZ
USDA, Fed-OSHA release guidance for agricultural workers during pandemic
The USDA and Fed-OSHA have issued guidance on protecting agriculture workers from contracting COVID-19 that includes screening, training and personal protective equipment suggestions. WHCU
Consistent with trends seen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, most Fed-OSHA investigations and citations for COVID-19 related issues are arising from employee complaints. The agency’s recent COVID-19 guidance for construction employers generally compiles and consolidates the agency’s preexisting health and safety principles related to workplace social distancing and use of safety protection, according to Lisa B. Andrzejewski and Choity R. Khan of Robinson & Cole LLP. National Law Review
Nurses bring PPE complaint against Michigan hospital
Three charges have been brought against Michigan’s UPHS–Marquette, alleging that the hospital violated federal labor laws. The Michigan Nurses Association claims the hospital failed to provide an inventory of personal protection equipment for nurses, despite numerous requests. ABC10
Two in Ohio hospitalized in crash involving construction vehicle
Two men were taken to Cleveland Metro Hospital Wednesday morning after a Lake Erie Construction vehicle ran a stop sign and struck a pickup truck in Wooster, Ohio. Both reportedly suffered serious to life-threatening injuries. Norwalk Reflector