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AnalysisOSHA issued $794,456 in penalties against Woodland Pulp LLC after a fatal hydrogen sulfide release killed two workers during a cold weather shutdown. Learn what went wrong and what employers must do to prevent chemical exposure tragedies.
AnalysisOSHA announced 19 FleetPride violations and $264,380 in proposed penalties after a worker fatality. Review verified findings and general-industry confined-space program, training, and rescue requirements.
AnalysisFor the first time since 2015, OSHA civil penalties did not increase due to a government shutdown that prevented the required inflation data. Here's what that means for employers — and why compliance still matters.
AnalysisOSHA issued nearly $200,000 in penalties against a Georgia supermarket franchisee after a meat grinder amputation. Here's what every employer with machinery needs to know about machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and OSHA's renewed enforcement focus on amputations.
AnalysisAfter a meat grinder amputation at a Georgia Piggly Wiggly, OSHA issued nearly $200K in penalties for machine guarding and lockout/tagout violations. Here's what employers must know about compliance in 2026.
AnalysisOSHA inspections are up 8% in 2026 with penalties at historic highs. Learn how the Severe Violator Enforcement Program and instance-by-instance citations are reshaping employer liability.
AnalysisAfter a Florida roofing company was cited for willful violations following a worker's fatal fall, OSHA's enforcement data confirms fall protection remains the #1 most-cited standard for the 15th consecutive year. Here's what construction employers must know.
AnalysisThe EEOC's FY 2025 performance report shows record-breaking pre-litigation recoveries and a sharpened enforcement focus. Here's what the numbers mean and what employers should do now.
AnalysisAs OSHA marks Workers' Memorial Day on April 28 with its first-ever candlelight vigil, new BLS data shows 5,070 workers died on the job in 2024. Here's what the numbers reveal about persistent risks and what employers should do now.
AnalysisOSHA cited two construction companies for fatal trench collapses in April 2026, proposing nearly $4.8 million in combined penalties. Here's what employers in construction and excavation need to do now to avoid deadly violations.
AnalysisOSHA revised its National Emphasis Program for indoor and outdoor heat-related hazards on April 10, 2026, targeting 55 high-risk industries with updated inspection priorities and clearer citation guidance. Here's what changed and how employers should prepare.
AnalysisOSHA cited two Georgia stone countertop manufacturers for repeat silica exposure violations in March 2026, part of an escalating federal and state enforcement crackdown on respirable crystalline silica hazards in the fabrication industry.
