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The Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration (OSHA) has extending the public commenting period for a recently proposed rule that would improve the tracking of work-related injuries and illnesses.OSHA first proposed the rule back in November, citing the need for greater bookkeeping when it comes to reporting injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The proposed rule would amend the current bookkeeping regulation, while also adding requirements for submitting work-related injuries and illnes …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently ordered a Michigan-based asphalt company to pay nearly $1 million after it fired three workers who reportedly raised concerns about safety hazards in the workplace.Asphalt Specialists Inc. fired two truck drivers and a foreman after they raised the issue of long shift hours to management. One of the truck drivers was fired after he refused to sign an affidavit stating that he was not forced to work longer than the maximum number o …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited an Oklahoma-based cellphone tower company last month for two safety violations after a tower collapsed and killed two of its workers and a volunteer firefighter.Back in February, the Harrison County cell tower collapsed while two employees from S and S Communication Specialists' were performing routine maintenance on it. The collapse killed 32-year-old Kyle Kirkpatrick of Hulbert, Oklahoma,  27-year-old Terry …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed a massive $816,500 fine to an Auburn-based company for falsely reporting that it had fixed various safety violations in its Ohio factory. According to public records, this is the largest fine issued to a Maine company in over 5 years.Formed Fiber Technologies produces interior automobile trim for a number of different manufacturers, including Toyota and General Motors. It operates out of two manufacturing facilities: one in S …

An emergency eyewash station is an otherwise simple device that can protect workers against chemical-related eye injuries. While there are many different types, ranging in size, design, features and function, most emergency eyewash stations feature a shower-like sprayer that, when pressed, sprays water down on the worker's eyes; thus, flushing away any chemicals. Drains are typically installed directly below or nearby to prevent buildups of water and chemicals on the floor.According to the Cente …