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The Saiber Construction Law Column: April 2024

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As set forth on its website, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) was created in 1970 “to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing...more

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[Webinar] The Impact of New TSCA Regs on OSHA Chemical Safety Enforcement - October 22nd, 1:00 pm ET

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Although this is the OSHA webinar series, in this webinar, we’ll be analyzing the intersection of EPA’s new Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) chemical exposure limits and OSHA enforcement of workplace chemical exposure....more

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OSHA Cites Dollar General Again for Alleged Fire Hazards

Those of us who deal with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have watched with interest the agency’s ongoing enforcement efforts against the Dollar General retail chain. Since 2017, OSHA has assessed...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Repeat Fall Protection Violations Result in $687K Penalty

In recent years, we have written extensively about the huge increases in fines and other penalties assessed by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These fines are multiplied in situations where...more

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OSHA Announces New Enforcement Guidance: Application of Instance-By-Instance Penalty Adjustments

OSHA Announces New Enforcement Guidance: Application of Instance-By-Instance Penalty Adjustments The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA’) announced in a January 26th news release new guidance for Regional...more

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When Is ‘Too Hot’ Actually Too Hot to Work? OSHA Cites Contractor After Florida Farm Worker Fatality

On August 12, 20222, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a citation to a farm labor contractor alleging violations for exposing workers to high ambient outdoor heat following the death of a worker...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Employees Confronting Shoplifters Can Result in Significant OSHA Citations

​​​​​​​Last month, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a $330,000 penalty assessed against Family Dollar following the death of an employee involved in a shoplifting incident. OSHA...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

OSHA Calls Out Employer for History of Safety Violations

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regularly issues press releases announcing citations and penalties that follow a safety inspection. But this month, OSHA issued a press release that recounted an...more

Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Remote Work Accommodation Requests in a Post-COVID World: How “Essential” is the Office Anyway?

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After nearly two years of having the flexibility to work from home, it’s not hard to understand why many employees are reluctant to return to the “old ways” of business casual attire, hour-long commutes, and five days per...more

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PFAS Liability Litigation and the Construction Industry – Act Now or Pay Later

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For decades, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in the production and composition of many products used daily throughout Florida and across the country. Prized for their desirable properties, PFAS...more

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Cal/OSHA Cites Food Manufacturer and its Staffing Firm for Failing to Protect Hundreds of Workers from COVID-19 Exposure

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Cal/OSHA, in a press release, noted that it recently issued citations to a food manufacturer and its temporary employment agency, with over $200,000 in proposed penalties to each employer for “failing to...more

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Cal/OSHA Announces Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Cal/OSHA announced that it has cited eleven employers for not protecting employees from COVID-19 exposure during inspections of industries where workers have an elevated risk of exposure. The industries...more

Fisher Phillips

Mining MSHA – What Is Unwarrantable Failure?

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Welcome to “Mining MSHA,” a regular series of posts focusing on mine safety fundamentals – but designed for both new and experienced mine safety professionals. This series will help safety professionals develop their MSHA...more

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OSHA’s Enforcement of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for General Industry, 2018–2019: By the Numbers

For employers concerned about how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been enforcing its Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for General Industry, the agency’s enforcement data for the standard’s...more

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: D.C. Circuit Holds Employer That Failed to Implement Its Own Safety Program Violated the General...

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently issued a decision that should be of concern to every employer and safety professional. The case involved an employer that had ambitious but...more

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration: 2019 in Review

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As 2019 comes to a close, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) remains active both on the regulatory and enforcement fronts, so employers must continue to be vigilant and proactive on their safety and...more

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration Releases FY 2019 “Top 10” List

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its top 10 most frequently cited violations for Fiscal Year 2019. The list remains largely unchanged from last year’s....more

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Silica/OSHA Enforcement: Proposed Penalty Assessment for Delaware, Ohio Foundry

The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued an October 7th news release stating it cited Liberty Casting Company (“Liberty”) for certain alleged violations. Liberty is stated to operate...more

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Lead/OSHA Enforcement: Frenchtown, New Jersey Painting/Wall Covering Contractor Proposed to be Assessed Penalty for Alleged...

The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a July 24th news release stating that it had cited Scots Christopher Rule, LLC (“SCR”) for alleged violations involving the renovation and...more

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OSHA Enforcement: Ohio Aluminum Manufacturer Cited for Alleged Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a June 20th news release stating that it cited Ohio Gratings, Inc. (“OGI”) for alleged violations. OGI is described as a manufacturer of aluminum, stainless...more

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Anhydrous Ammonia/OSHA Enforcement: Proposed Citation for Belle Glade, Florida Farm

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a June 3rd news release stating that it cited Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. (“Fresh Foods”) for alleged violations. Fresh Food is stated to operate a farm in...more

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Ethylene Oxide Release/OSHA Enforcement: New Castle, Delaware Manufacturing Facility Proposed Penalty Assessment

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a news release stating that Croda, Inc. has been proposed to be assessed penalties of $262,548.00 for alleged violations. The alleged violations are stated...more

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Hexavalent Chromium/OSHA Enforcement: Wichita, Kansas Aircraft Manufacturer Cited for Alleged Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a May 8th news release stating that it cited Spirit Aerosystems Inc. (“SAI”) for alleged violations. SAI is based in Wichita, Kansas. ...more

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Lead/OSHA Enforcement: Kansas City Missouri Foundry Issued Citations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) cited Martin Foundry Co. for alleged violations. Martin Foundry Co. is stated to be a foundry located in Kansas City, Missouri....more

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OSHA Enforcement: Hastings, Nebraska, Beef Processing Plant Cited for Alleged Violations Associated with Anhydrous Ammonia

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a January 18th news release noting it cited Noah’s Ark Processors LLC (“Noah’s”) for alleged process safety management violations. Noah’s is described as a...more

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