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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo enforces a strict new law. By Shereen Hashem May 07, 2021 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or New York HERO Act (S.1034-B/A.2681-B). According to Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris and Assembly Member Karines Reyes, the bill, now a law, requires businesses to have enforceable safety standards to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and other airborne diseases. “Too many workers have already sacrificed their health for our community’s benefit. The New York HERO Act will honor their efforts by giving workers the t...

Xylem Inc. faces a total of nine safety violations after an inspection. By Shereen Hashem May 05, 2021 OSHA cited Xlyem Inc. in Pewaukee, WI $234,054 for one willful and eight serious safety violations. A worker at a water technology facility suffered a serious injury when a guardrail loosened; he fell and struck his head on a support beam as he nearly lowered himself into a 30-foot deep water test pit, according to an article. On October 29, 2020, OSHA received the injury report. Inspectors determined the company exposed employees to walking-working surface hazards, failed to provide employe...

iSpice LLC faces $121,511 in penalties for an unsafe workplace. By Shereen Hashem May 04, 2021 iSpice LLC employers in Jackson, AL disregarded safety measures and failed to supervise employees. OSHA inspectors conducted an investigation at the global spice importer, processor and supplier and found that workers were exposed to amputation, struck-by, crushed-by and electrical hazards. According to a press release, the company faces $121,511 in penalties. OSHA found the employer allowed workers to clean mixing machines without using a lockout device, failed to implement energy control procedure...

Beverly Hills, FL Dollar Tree was cited $265,265 in penalties. By Shereen Hashem Apr 30, 2021 Dollar Tree workers have been exposed to hazardous working environments in stores across the country for years. OSHA hasn’t turned a blind eye. Since 2016, the administration inspected company locations more than 300 times. An October inspection in 2020 at a Dollar Tree store in Beverly Hills, Florida found the company exposed workers to fire, entrapment and struck-by hazards, blocked exit routes, improperly stacked boxes and other materials that may fall and injure workers. OSHA proposed $265,265 ...

A California company was cited $108,300 for safety violations. By Shereen Hashem Apr 29, 2021 Cal/OSHA cited Sierra Pacific Industries $108,300 regarding workplace safety and health violations. This comes after an employee was fatally injured when a pipeline on an air compressor exploded in Lincoln, CA. On September 17, an employee working for the company was setting up a Quincy 300 Compressor when a pipeline on the air compressor exploded. According to a press release, pieces of the pipeline hit two employees nearby, injuring one and killing another. “Working on equipment attached to pres...