Contractor dies after falling from Connecticut communications tower

A 34-year-old contractor was pronounced dead at the scene Friday after falling from a communications tower in Manchester, Connecticut. Fed-OSHA is investigating. Middletown Press

Sanitation employee killed in worksite accident in Pennsylvania

The Cambria County, Pennsylvania coroner has identified the 24-year-old man who was killed on the job last Tuesday when he became pinned between his truck and a utility pole. Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown, Pa.)

Wyoming refinery fire under investigation

An explosion and fire that occurred at an Evanston, Wyoming refinery on September 19 occurred in the loading area of the refinery and completely destroyed the loading structure. Fed-OSHA is investigating. Two individuals were treated due to burn injuries sustained in the explosion. Uinta County Herald (Evanston, Wyo.)

Kansas community college gets federal grant for COVID-19 training

Fed-OSHA has awarded Hutchinson Community College more than $85,000 to train Kansas employers in COVID-19 employee-protection measures. The school can train more than 575 employees, representing approximately 40 high-hazard industries and small businesses in the state. The college expects to provide more than 4,000 hours worth of training. Morning Sun (Pittsburg, Kan.)

No Las Vegas businesses cited for COVID-19 violations last week

As Nevada OSHA continues to respond to complaints and referrals regarding face coverings, social distancing, cleaning and disinfection, and other areas of concern related to COVID-19 received by their offices, the agency reports no citations were issued as a result of the observation process in Las Vegas last week. KTNV (Las Vegas)