Fed-OSHA cites tortilla company for exposing employees to amputations

Fed-OSHA has cited a tortilla company for allegedly exposing employees to amputations at its facility in Labelle, Florida and fined it more than $81,000. The agency conducted the inspection as part of its National Emphasis Program on Amputations and Regional Emphasis Program for Powered Industrial Trucks, after an employee suffered a partial finger amputation while servicing a tortilla machine. The company now has been placed in the agency’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program. Florida Record

Elevator worker dies inside Tripadvisor office

An employee of an elevator maintenance firm died Tuesday in an accident at the Needham, Massachusetts headquarters of travel company TripAdvisor. Fed-OSHA and local law enforcement are investigating. The agency’s records show the elevator company has one open investigation against it, in connection with a referral last year. WBUR (Boston)

Settlement requires Iowa City schools to make safety improvements

Following a settlement with IOSH, the Iowa City School District has until the end of the year to develop and implement a new policy to discourage violence in its schools. By next month, the district must create a “crisis response team,” which includes providing an immediate contact for staff members who find themselves in emergency or a potentially violent situations. Iowa City Press-Citizen

How to have the ‘bathroom conversation’ at the office

How can employer solve the problem of inconsiderate bathroom behavior at the office? Inc.

How loud is Nashville’s Broadway? So loud it could be damaging

According to a new study by Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers, Nashville’s Broadway has dangerous noise levels for employees of bars and music venues. WTVF (Nashville) [with video]

Former exec claims healthcare company pressured her to resign

A former executive is suing Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for gender discrimination, claiming she was assaulted twice at work, and that her supervisors pushed her to resign after she requested more security at her clinic. The plaintiff claims she was seeing more patients who had violent criminal histories and who tampered with drug tests. Charlotte Observer

Poultry industry, Fed-OSHA ink safety alliance

Fed-OSHA has agreed to an alliance to share information, guidance and access to training resources with the poultry industry. Shared goals include raising awareness of health and safety practices and programs through outreach and communication in addition to training and education. Food Market [may require registration]