OSHA News Releases

Labor Department: Union Pacific Railroad wrongly terminated employee

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA found Union Pacific Railroad violated the Federal Railroad Safety Act by terminating an employee after they reported a work-related injury. OSHA ordered the company to reinstate the employee and pay over $315,000 in damages.

OSHA Cites Florida Contractor $28,135 for Serious Violations After Fatality

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hyvac Inc., a Florida contractor, for two serious violations after a worker fatality. The agency proposed $28,135 in penalties for exposing workers to struck-by hazards.

OSHA cites contractor after worker exposure to toxic chemicals

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited PCE Petroleum Contractors Enterprises Inc. for 12 serious violations after a worker was fatally exposed to benzene and toluene. The agency proposed $60,242 in penalties.

OSHA cites Adonel Concrete $58,604 for 9 serious violations after fatal injury

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited Adonel Concrete Corp. for nine serious violations following a fatal injury to an employee. The company faces $58,604 in penalties for inadequate machine guarding and other safety failures.

OSHA Fines Grain Company $276,407 for Safety Violations After Worker Injury

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations and proposed $276,407 in penalties to Alliance Grain Co. in Gibson City, Illinois. The citations stem from an inspection following a serious injury to a seasonal laborer, revealing violations related to machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and grain bin entry safety.