ATV manufacturer faces lawsuits for safety hazards

Three individuals have filed suit against Minnesota-based ATV manufacturer Polaris, claiming monetary loss due to the company’s alleged failure to take proper steps to prevent its vehicles from overheating and catching fire, among other safety issues. Polaris has recalled multiple models since 2013 after fires caused by malfunction caused at least three deaths and various injuries, according to the lawsuit. WCCO (Minneapolis) [with video]

Missouri charcoal plant worker injured after getting stuck in auger

Fed-OSHA is investigating after a 29-year-old worker at a Branson, Missouri-area charcoal plant became stuck up to his waist in an auger on Thursday. KY3 [with video]

Man dies after industrial accident at Omaha recycling plant

A 60-year-old worker died Thursday after becoming caught between two pieces of machinery at an Omaha recycling plant. Fed-OSHA is investigating. KMTV (Omaha)

Oregon OSHA offers free online ladder safety training

Oregon OSHA has launched a free online ladder safety training course that includes interviews with OR-OSHA and industry experts, who discuss a comprehensive set of ladder safety issues, including choosing the right type of ladder for the job, heeding manufacturer’s instructions, addressing common hazards associated with using ladders and following ladder safety rules. KTVZ (Bend, Ore.)

Ohio contractor sentenced to prison for worker’s death

A 53-year-old Ohio construction company owner has been sentenced to three years in prison for failing to provide safety equipment when an employee fell from a roof and died. WHIO

MIOSHA to award ‘Star’ designation to first Lansing company

Marathon Petroleum’s Lansing Terminal and Fleet facility is the first company in Lansing, Michigan to receive the Voluntary Protection Program Star award from Michigan OSHA as a result of the company’s safety record. The facility handles bulk receiving, storage, and distribution of refined petroleum products. Fox47