OSHA Workplace Safety News

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Major Construction Company Faces $2.1M in OSHA Penalties

September 29, 2025 • Construction Industry • New York

Federal safety inspectors cited multiple willful violations at construction sites after worker fatality investigations revealed systematic safety failures.

Manufacturing Plant Shut Down After Chemical Exposure Incident

September 28, 2025 • Chemical Processing • Ohio

OSHA orders immediate closure following hazardous chemical leak that hospitalized twelve workers due to inadequate safety protocols.

Healthcare System Fined for Worker Safety Violations

September 27, 2025 • Healthcare • California

Hospital network receives citations for failing to protect healthcare workers from workplace violence and infectious disease exposure.

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Warehouse Worker Crushed by Forklift in Preventable Accident

September 29, 2025 • Distribution Center • Texas

OSHA investigation reveals failure to implement basic forklift safety protocols led to worker fatality. Company faces willful violation charges.

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Restaurant Chain Cited for Kitchen Safety Violations

September 28, 2025 • Fast Food Chain • Florida

Multiple locations found to have inadequate burn protection and slip hazard prevention measures affecting kitchen workers.

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Construction Site Fall Results in $500K OSHA Fine

September 27, 2025 • General Contractor • Illinois

Worker falls three stories due to missing fall protection equipment. Company had previous violations for same safety standard.

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Chemical Plant Explosion Leads to Federal Investigation

September 26, 2025 • Petrochemical Facility • Louisiana

Explosion injures five workers and triggers comprehensive OSHA investigation into process safety management failures.

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Nursing Home Staff Exposed to COVID-19 Due to Safety Failures

September 25, 2025 • Healthcare Facility • Pennsylvania

Inadequate personal protective equipment and training protocols exposed healthcare workers to infectious disease hazards.

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Safety Report Categories

Workplace Fatalities

Fatal accident investigations, causes of workplace deaths, and preventable fatality analysis.

Safety Citations

OSHA violation citations, penalty assessments, and compliance enforcement actions.

Industry Standards

New safety regulations, standard updates, and industry-specific compliance requirements.

Worker Protection

Personal protective equipment, training requirements, and employee safety rights.