Structural collapse kills two in Virginia
Two employees were killed in a commercial structural collapse at a Suffolk, Virginia jobsite on Saturday afternoon. KFOR/WAVY
Transit union files complaint with MNOSHA after COVID-19 outbreak
The union representing Minneapolis-St. Paul bus drivers and train operators has filed a complaint with Minnesota OSHA claiming Metro Transit management’s failure to follow proper safety protocols led to a COVID-19 outbreak at a light-rail maintenance facility. The complaint states there has been little effort made to encourage physical distancing and hygienic practices or to follow other related safety guidelines. Minneapolis Star Tribune
MNOSHA part of compliance sweep targeting bars and restaurants
The Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry are starting a crackdown on restaurants and bars, looking for violations of the state’s COVID-19 reopening guidelines. The team of departments will visit multiple establishments each weekend to make sure face covering requirements are being adhered to, tables are six feet apart, and capacity is limited to 50 percent. Bring Me the News
Truck driver posts pictures of ‘dangerous’ equipment he was told to drive
An anonymous truck driver recently posted to a trucking group disturbing pictures of equipment he was told by his company to drive, and fellow drivers in the thread agreed the equipment was unsafe to drive. What should drivers do if they encounter a situation like this? CDL Life
4 ways companies can use data to shape workplace reopening plans
Data plays a critical role in how leaders structure their reopening plans, identify metrics for reopening and measure effectiveness. There are four areas where data can inform a company’s reopening strategy. Forbes
Nevada OSHA fines hotel fined over $10K for alleged COVID-19 violations
A hotel on the Las Vegas Strip has been fined $10,930 by Nevada OSHA for COVID-19 related violations. Details of the citation, including what violations may have been broken, were not released. However, a handful of cities once reached 100 percent compliance during random checks of businesses through the week of August 24. KVVU (Las Vegas)