OSHA News MAy 2025

OSHA News for May 2025 Hello, May was an odd month. One week up at 4 am to teach early every day. Next week, all night/second shift classes. We had a record 37 people get certified this month. More and more ads want BCSP certification in construction. Vilma Cantu Retired from OSHA after 27 years in the Naperville office. I hope she enjoys her second act. I have written several cold stress programs for Illinois Employers. It will change as associations Farm safety 2025.pptx have more input. Workplace Extreme Temperature Safety Act (H.B. 3762) would codify a rule requiring employers to develop a temperature-related injury and illness prevention plan. The rule would include provisions for retaliation, violations, penalties and enforcement. The plans would be required to incorporate procedures that include: Regular monitoring of workers for excessive exposure to heat and cold. Providing potable water that’s immediately available and in the vicinity of workers impacted by heat. Access to shade, cool-down areas or climate-controlled spaces, along with paid rest breaks, for workers impacted by heat. Warm, noncaffeinated beverages for workers impacted by cold, along with paid rest breaks and access to warming stations sheltered from wind and precipitation. Limits on how long employees can be exposed to heat or cold during a workday. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26652-illinois-bill-aimed-at-protecting-workers-from-extreme-temps#:~:text=Sponsored%20by%20Rep.,%2C%20violations%2C%20penalties%20and%20enforcement This Month's Powerpoint: Farm Safety. Data suggests that worker deaths are more frequent on family farms than at grain milling and storage facilities, primarily due to the higher prevalence of grain entrapment incidents on farms. Over 70% of grain entrapments occur on small or family farms, which are often exempt from OSHA grain-handling regulations, compared to commercial facilities. In 2015, 82% of reported grain entrapment cases nationwide occurred on farms exempt from OSHA compliance, while only 4% were at commercial grain facilities. Since 1966, over 900 grain engulfment cases have been reported, with 62% resulting in death, and 52% of entrapments with known locations occurred on farms compared to 48% at commercial facilities. My skylight case settled. The Roofer should have put guardrails or covers on them when doing roofing work. The controlling employer must inspect the site and require protection. Tales from the front:. The state plan OSHA compliance officer went to prove the panel was live 480 volts. The company is Fortune 1000. The safety director took a photo of the CSHO adjacent to the live panel without arc flash PPE. Check your body for ticks if in the woods. Several people are finding ticks on them. Stay cool as the temperatures rise. John OSHA News Update 1. OSHA in Oregon cites contractor $80 for bad trench. Source: https://lnkd.in/gYnCXmRN 2. ‘I know I have a dust problem’: ADM repeatedly failed to prevent potentially deadly grain explosions https://investigatemidwest.org/2025/05/21/i-know-i-have-a-dust-problem-adm-repeatedly-failed-to-prevent-potentially-deadly-grain-explosions/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKoWyBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFEdFVaQnU2bGltN05VZW9LAR7E26U1pMmkRXybVyisgrzVOAZegDwrjAAVtuFwogX_DeLXjoieu7YptmNWOQ_aem_k4iFHpHhVfXDOClsTKoeXw Other News 1. Although motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 15.5% of all traffic fatalities and 3.4% of all injuries in 2023. A factor that directly influences motorcycle fatality trends is helmet use. Fatalities among motorcycle riders and passengers increased 1% from 2022 to 2023, while the rate per 100 million vehicle miles travel increased by 19%. The fatality rate increase in 2023 is a result of a 15% decrease in miles driven (see additional details below). Over the last 10 years, deaths have increased 38%, while death rates have increased 36%. The number of motorcycle fatalities now stands at 6,335 and the rate is 31.39 per 100 million vehicle miles. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghQAwTfm 2. Leaking propane tank in Addison causes a truck explosion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSzkheHTxUM 3. Salmonella Cucumbers. I think I got a mild case despite washing the cucumber. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-tainted-cucumbers-with-illnesses-reported-in-illinois/3750116/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKoWtlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFEdFVaQnU2bGltN05VZW9LAR7-EXiU2EKrMBb_-xm_LpigMO5LmMg7HrZbTb3dBUdQAErgeZsGDfOE1mOjjw_aem_dLXUy8XRPKWZDxW518uPeA 4. TX man mowing grass dies from bees. https://www.wvlt.tv/2025/05/18/man-dies-after-bees-swarm-him-he-mows-lawn-tries-flee/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKoXHBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoeDhEdkRzUnNYRWhxUVBYAR4fNH8-FZYcx00JeKPvOG3oKHRUhBItUSD9WG8YKnGoL0L4uBcwrKuGb8Kf2w_aem_-075MOJRcbS4VYOpAwrAlQ OSHA CITATIONS Jan 15 2025 none https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/philadelphia/20250512 https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/atlanta/20250514 Safety Training at Non-Profits (Check Sites for Starting Dates) OSHA 510 virtual NIU-CSC June 9-12 OSHA 502 CSC June 23- 2025 NIU is Northern Illinois University OSHA Education Center http://www.nsec.niu.edu CSC is the Construction Safety Council in Hillside. Www.Buildsafe.org TRMA is Three Rivers Manufacturers Association www.trma.org I usually teach only 10-hour and the 500 series. I have taught 890 people this year. I teach evenings, weekends, and early mornings too. I teach in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Indiana. The PowerPoint is posted free at usmwf.org. https://www.usmwf.org/powerpoints-and-safety-information.html I use your feedback to make changes to make corrections. -- John Newquist 815-354-6853

OSHA News April 2025

OSHA News for April 2025 Hello, April ends the period of four months at full speed. Now it will slow down. It was good to see Paul Satti teach in the OSHA 502. He is a manager now at Fermilab. OSHA offered buyouts to managers and National Office. I figure 100 people will take the buyouts. I will know next month. Lee Martin left as Director of Whistleblower. Heat Injury and Illness Prevention: OSHA announced a public hearing to be held on June 16 regarding the proposed rulemaking for heat injury and illness prevention (announced on April 16, 2025) OSHA proposed $262,174 in penalties.to roofer in WI. The agency has inspected Almanza work sites 10 times and cited the contractor for similar violations. https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/chicago/20250407 I was deposed two weeks ago. I think it might get to trial. Not sure how that will go with a jury. Stay tuned. Joe Marchigiani showed me the Heygen.com software that lets you to translate your video into any language. Accurate and great for that have international operations. This Month's Powerpoint: Indoor Crane Safety. Not many fatalities with indoor cranes anymore. Getting hit with the load is the most frequent. Stay cool as the temperatures rise. John OSHA News Update 1. Labor Chief of Staff warns staff against speaking to media. https://www.propublica.org/article/us-department-labor-leak-criminal-charges-threat?utm_campaign=propublica-sprout&utm_content=1745415317&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads&fbclid=IwY2xjawJ_guVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFRV0djaERSa1NNeHpVQUNuAR5oMC47wnwpk04ut0NXisvmJ2UoI60O7Ny1mR5QE32J9sQ3rZFh8h4AD5OB4A_aem_H0CsuWaYPRNAYSMLE3sEZw 2. Jail for Trent Day, vice president at Odessa, Texas-based Aghorn Energy, pleaded guilty to charges of violating the Clean Air Act and OSHA regulations, the Department of Justice announced on Wednesday. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fthehill.com%2Fpolicy%2Fenergy-environment%2F5251940-oil-executive-prison-sentenced%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNTBtMW94MjBxdDZFUVJ5bwEeJ8AEXZos8tB-sArfoVlb4hqlHY4tyGhzhRjKXpx4LBR6v3es6RI7sZH360o_aem_NgeCz2PfxbhhyxSu7dViWw&h=AT2A0AvvsMLXMj_-Hzx8ORqezkFAh6CpjfIapV5QDZeAmZ7ijbsbbLi8zkWTiXkY05OPZcMc_fFz2MwVS0uS6OoAKf-kJ9FpzcQwAZkKo5iJPF3S8VhhzZzO4GU3aAQ-Cedqar_VZCFVjwQYfarr6N7N60wZdw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2uek56bL4scTwS8y7Tu58H0duMgJa3sJx4WcSYAhXcqpCdOexT-PYxdzIwXkbKSj0bVMoWQlACr0xcyiE9uXZusJ8yDbjKqRrrGgCAHlwcFYHqGnrjBbMrsk03d6O9kT0GxEpneIbwtCOsOPj_RGmY8nzsxMK96SVqq8wPURlg2X7ure-x7A 3. CALOSHA cites contractor for trench death. https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/mag-features/2025/04/07/818442.htm?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ_ic9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1MG0xb3gyMHF0NkVRUnlvAR55ubyz1NmYFP2r_SheiBk_E4hmdUY_3_moJx-BqsLLBJYfHA9aDEQAEUD53A_aem_Z8JPVRw2_rH6g6x9IT2eRg Other News 1. Trench rescue in MN https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/04/24/rescue-crews-free-man-trapped-underground-minneapolis?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ_fTJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFRV0djaERSa1NNeHpVQUNuAR5vFqS-_PnCi5peGop16SBQzp_r-rE5JnrBA6ECQQ6Ukpzxkk3alDnt337Kyw_aem_7UbrhYiBXVO_VNcHgHwS-g 2. 4 dead as dump truck hits ultiity crew in NC https://people.com/4-dead-3-injured-after-dump-truck-hits-crowd-of-utility-workers-11722808?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwY2xjawJ_fW5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFRV0djaERSa1NNeHpVQUNuAR4KGezCTG0EiBqh_JsN72sCM4qQqRTJFShjCeDBAYAJVpsVJFkGfi8KXa9STA_aem_uuoUfa6gCO7byDJOt_bnVQ 3. Three killed in Scaffold accident in Port Arthur TX. https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/texas/port-arthur-lng-scaffolding-collapse-deaths-houston/285-0fc12c3f-767d-4bc8-9a99-ce4d02fb5244 4. Some Illinois residents and pet owners are being urged to use caution after a dead rabbit was diagnosed with tularemia in recent days. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/dead-rabbit-tests-positive-for-tularemia-in-central-illinois/3731526/?_osource=SocialFlowFB_CHBrand&fbclid=IwY2xjawJ_gsNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFRV0djaERSa1NNeHpVQUNuAR7kaRACgzNfAbnco4cY2WL72gL9xomGWzNEqSCFinO5b1Xqui3WWr2k3Ov41Q_aem_v9lxy7pnLNae7gZwU7FmEA 5. The EPA is currently cleaning up radium-contaminated soil and debris at the former Silbert Watch Co. site in Elgin, Illinois, located at 1409 Dundee Ave, where the company used radium-based paint for luminous watch dials from 1954 to 1971. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week started removing radium-contaminated soil from the former Silbert Watch Co. site and adjacent property at the northeast corner of Dundee and Stewart avenues on Elgin’s northeast side. 6. Louisiana worker awarded $411 million for workplace injury; payout could be biggest ever https://www.wbrz.com/news/report-louisiana-worker-awarded-411-million-for-workplace-injury-payout-could-be-biggest-ever/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJj7ZZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoVnd-T0MT3RouXhzjfvmLMpdXavKuS6MlFULS2CImyTZMOjteGxhBNCC0er_aem_4FDLdxbVSQtIs4tLFeIFZw OSHA CITATIONS Jan 15 2025 None No News Releases related to Citations in March either. Safety Training at Non-Profits (Check Sites for Starting Dates) None, first in 13 years. NIU is Northern Illinois University OSHA Education Center http://www.nsec.niu.edu CSC is the Construction Safety Council in Hillside. Www.Buildsafe.org TRMA is Three Rivers Manufacturers Association www.trma.org I usually teach only 10-hour and the 500 series. I have taught 890 people this year. I teach evenings, weekends, and early mornings too. I teach in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Indiana. The PowerPoint is posted free at usmwf.org. https://www.usmwf.org/powerpoints-and-safety-information.html I use your feedback to make changes to make corrections.

OSHA News March 2025

OSHA News for Feb 2025 Hello, March was Confined Space Month. I went in 20 spaces this month. All of a sudden Alternate Procedures are hot. I got word that long time employee Keith Daly took the buyout. OSHA will consolidate some offices and cut management staffs next in the round of budget trimming. Amanda Wood Laihow is Acting head of OSHA. Michael Asplin is the Senior Policy Advisor Matthew Martin is Special Advisor Illinois same surface falls hospitalization 2024 ( If it on the ground, you can trip on it) 52 same surface 11 Tripped over (stanchion, pallet jack, foot, backpack, basket, board, cracked tile etc.) 9 good floor or sidewalk 8 wet 5 parking lots 3 pulling 3 Ice 2 step 2 pushed by another violence 9 various I conducted training at a client’s site in March, where many workers speak Spanish. Claudia had translated the slides into both English and Spanish. I first covered the English text, and then she communicated the yellow text for the Spanish-speaking group. The session went exceptionally well. I like the dual language on one slide. I have been pushing proof of training for competent person. I think this is a weak area for many companies. • Secretary of Labor v. Summit Contractors, Inc. (2010) - 6th Circuit Court of Appeals: • Held: Competent person training must be documented, but experience can be considered. • Secretary of Labor v. CF&I Steel, L.P. (2013) - 10th Circuit Court of Appeals: • Held: Experience alone is insufficient; documented training is required With all the litigation for safety audits, I have decided to write no more audit reports. All the lawsuits go after these reports and consultants even if nothing is wrong. This Month's Powerpoint: Confined Space (of course) March was snow, high winds, 70s, and hard rain. In 2024, There were too many Heat cases. Discuss this in April or May and every day it is 100 heat index. Stay cool. John OSHA News Update – January 2025 1) Titan Tire Reaches Settlement in Des Moines employee death. https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2025/03/29/titan-tire-penalized-in-death-of-des-moines-worker-jessica-royce-osha/82658266007/ 2) Are the days of osha's rulemaking and reliance on consensus standards numbered? https://natlawreview.com/article/are-days-oshas-rulemaking-and-reliance-consensus-standards-numbered#google_vignette 3) Small businesses challenge OSHA safety standards and latest brief https://www.nfib.com/news/news/small-businesses-challenge-oshas-safety-standards-in-latest-brief/ 4) OSHA wants to find SeaWorld Orlando after trainer got injured by a killer whale https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/tourism-cruises/article302755124.html 5) Amanda Wood Laihow is now the acting assistant secretary of Labor for OSHA https://www.osha.gov/aboutosha/biography/laihow 6) Congressman Walberg of the Education and Labor Subcommittee told OSHA to withdraw the burdensome regs - Heat Illness - Emergency Response - Walkaround for the Employees at Non Union Sites - Recordkeeping changes for 2025? https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26633-gop-lawmaker-pushes-for-withdrawal-of-oshas-proposed-heat-rule-other-actions Other News 1) Grain Explosion in TX https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/large-explosion-at-grain-elevator-in-sunray-causes-evacuations-multiple-airlifted-moore-county-sheriffs-office-county-judge-rowdy-rhoades-3rd-street-national-weather-service?fbclid=IwY2xjawJWgt1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQGRQpgOWybWNf6Bt0KRZqe243UV39aLT-zkNIteKTRCsUdpucoTDVA3yQ_aem_3ZOu-NLsV-7zFHrVGzfoIg 2) OH Woman dies of burns at bbq pit. https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2025/03/ohio-woman-dies-of-burns-after-incident-involving-backyard-fire-pit.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJWgy1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcOaTufEo7wNfT6ztoc-ll_cWpZMsfdA-PbXze-NDDupgQG9FD55ZxiFXA_aem_Ln8OOARTKwllX3xJ5R1dTQ 3) Trench rescue in MO. https://www.wsiltv.com/news/missouri/firefighters-rescue-man-trapped-in-collapsed-trench-in-cape-girardeau/article_a028f28e-fabf-11ef-b841-e7256f3aac98.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJWg29leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHW2hn46Oz39CHD8s6oDLt-LziAAmiZ58p_1cPuFz5GyP92G86keiW4C2oA_aem_Gq1RDFkeQIP0ncE2wvLNOg OSHA CITATIONS January 2 2025 to Jan 15 2025 CA 317729986 PSLQ INC DBA GREENBEE INDIO 01/02/2015 $74,435.00 GA 984520.015 Sam Wright VALDOSTA 01/02/2015 $47,080.00 MA 985498.015 JAMES J. WELCH & CO., INC. EASTHAMPTON 01/02/2015 $93,170.00 OH 992274.015 Anomatic Corporation NEWARK 01/02/2015 $41,550.00 NC 986804.015 Tekton Construction FORT BRAGG 01/05/2015 $123,200.00 WA 317401354 RMK CONTRACTORS LLC ABERDEEN 01/05/2015 $111,900.00 CT 984505.015 U.S. Chutes Corporation BANTAM 01/06/2015 $68,068.00 TX 983333.015 Transition of Superior Systems MERKEL 01/06/2015 $51,600.00 WA 317385565 COLUMBIA CEDAR INC KETTLE FALLS 01/06/2015 $151,580.00 KS 983761.015 Americold Logistics LLC. GARDEN CITY 01/07/2015 $62,000.00 ND 984234.015 Northern Excavating Company, Inc. ROSS 01/07/2015 $147,000.00 ME 985960.015 LESSARD BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. LEWISTON 01/08/2015 $287,660.00 OH 985493.015 MCM Precision Castings, Inc. WESTON 01/08/2015 $64,200.00 OK 998853.015 DCP Midstream LP OKARCHE 01/08/2015 $42,000.00 TX 985296.015 Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas POINT COMFORT 01/08/2015 $42,000.00 DE 1002543.015 Reybold Homes Inc., a division of The Reybold Group BEAR 01/09/2015 $77,000.00 WI 985617.015 Besse Forest Products, Inc. GOODMAN 01/09/2015 $88,000.00 WA 317405447 WEST VAN MATERIAL RECOVERY CTR VANCOUVER 01/12/2015 $100,000.00 NJ 995257.015 Zimmer Holdings, Inc. PARSIPPANY 01/13/2015 $56,000.00 WA 317424273 A-1 ROOFING ABERDEEN 01/13/2015 $58,500.00 IL 985545.015 Grainco FS, Inc. NEWARK 01/14/2015 $241,500.00 NJ 989463.015 Xpedited Svcs, LLC JERSEY CITY 01/14/2015 $63,000.00 NV 1008277.015 SOC Nevada LLC HAWTHORNE 01/14/2015 $84,000.00 NY 985098.015 The New York and Presbyterian Hospital NEW YORK 01/14/2015 $201,000.00 OH 985164.015 Georgia-Pacific Chemicals, LLC COLUMBUS 01/14/2015 $60,500.00 CA 317388650 FIVE STAR PLASTERING INC. MISSION VIEJO 01/15/2015 $164,275.00 NJ 995363.015 Trenton Housing Authority TRENTON 01/15/2015 $54,600. No News Releases related to Citations in March either. Safety Training at Non-Profits (Check Sites for Starting Dates) CSC 502 Apr 21-23 NIU 511 Rockford Mar 31 -Apr 3 NIU 20245 Naperville Machine Guarding Apr 14-16 NIU is Northern Illinois University OSHA Education Center http://www.nsec.niu.edu CSC is the Construction Safety Council in Hillside. Www.Buildsafe.org TRMA is Three Rivers Manufacturers Association www.trma.org I usually teach only 10-hour and the 500 series. I have taught 890 people this year. I teach evenings, weekends, and early mornings too. I teach in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Indiana. The PowerPoint is posted free at usmwf.org. https://www.usmwf.org/powerpoints-and-safety-information.html I use your feedback to make changes to make corrections.

OSHA Newquist February 2025

OSHA News for Feb 2025 Hello, February was a whirlwind for OSHA. The probationary employees are gone. The Reduction in Force came out this week. This usually means management cuts. I got word that long time employee Bonnie Knisch in Fairview will retire. Gary Weil of Chicago North will retire this year also. Howie Eberts, the Cleveland AD will retire. OSHA had to write 5 things they did this week to OPM via the manager. It was easy since OSHA compliance officers have many tasks on any given week. NEW OSHA HEAD "I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to President Trump for nominating me to be the next OSHA Administrator at the US Department of Labor. It is an incredible honor, and if confirmed, I am excited about the opportunity to work with Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer and Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling to further OSHA's mission to enhance workplace safety and health," Keeling said. https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-02-12/trump-nominates-kentuckian-to-head-workplace-safety-agency?fbclid=IwY2xjawIwCkZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSPn2L_obLYBLdzZ5lD1_B9WsLVIdn5AAcoosx5Xvjwshw2M2kSYTK84IQ_aem_jp0YSxEcJdYGsieVuhOj8w Keeling has great qualifications to lead OSHA. Clients have taken most of March so teach at non profits is just 4 days. In 2022, 44 workers died in confined spaces, marking a 41% increase from a decade earlier. Not much current data. I only found 9 deaths in 2024. 19 passed the certification tests. This Month's Powerpoint: 70E update. This is the hot topic for many industrial companies in 2025. There are several rules that most are not aware of. I included my Arc Flash Risk Assessment. Take some time to relax. No holidays in March. John OSHA News Update – January 2025 1) OSHA investigating electrocution in Chicago. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/person-electrocuted-construction-site-north-lawndale/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIwCEVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ7lYJ_DeO6wxj8sm8zm6afQpfYpiPIQBD0nsy2uCIElTRev3KsS8ZIJpA_aem_-Gl4aIVwaQDQLKYu5ub2GA 2) OSHA cited Tesla in worker death. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-cited-by-us-regulators-over-workers-death-2025-02-19/?link_source=ta_thread_link&taid=67b6a901ea3c450001f685f9&utm_campaign=trueanthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads.net&fbclid=IwY2xjawIwCWVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQOnoXAB15SR-OBGglLJFkq63bOK9FKTYs6gQl1ozTpV2sqsiMaWljXJaA_aem_DlQTja6lBlMfF2ei_L18VA 3. OSHA removes several publications for some DEI reason. https://popular.info/p/in-botched-dei-purge-osha-trashes?fbclid=IwY2xjawIwCZ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVkVkjtuWdkMzaauuc5rrWffFT_69ORhwMAJMZeHrcsHlV3lIUPAFM8hzg_aem_FrLusqBfTxp8JSuzDpApQQ 4. The Washington Post investigation details the extreme safety hazards at Phenix Lumber Co. in Phenix City, Alabama, which became the deadliest workplace in America over the past five years. Despite numerous OSHA violations, millions in fines, and repeated worker deaths and injuries, the company continued operations unchecked. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2025/osha-workplace-deaths-safety-sawmill/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzM5NjgyMDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzQxMDY0Mzk5LCJpYXQiOjE3Mzk2ODIwMDAsImp0aSI6Ijg4ZGU5ODg1LWRlYjctNDY3Mi1hZjE2LWFhZGQ5OTRiM2JmNSIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9idXNpbmVzcy9pbnRlcmFjdGl2ZS8yMDI1L29zaGEtd29ya3BsYWNlLWRlYXRocy1zYWZldHktc2F3bWlsbC8ifQ.CueeN7OrwNtClM4_nuQXqOMDkTng0xzd8FicRKla8WI&itid=gfta&fbclid=IwY2xjawIwCfNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaqvQahCWoUn_NbbbSVZk2aVVmgzkJypaprlRH4HNaVRuA3H2SPPiC_EHQ_aem_wATVYNeQ_N-sW73M9AUd1w Other News 1) Listeria kills 11 in supplemental shakes. https://www.kktv.com/2025/02/22/least-11-deaths-reported-listeria-outbreak-linked-supplemental-shakes-fda-says/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIwCShleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYFb84hh0g74JrBWNqbDwmJuMjolNLLZoPj-ErkBaFkO0T3CnQO30p86Fw_aem_a-PHPUbsDALuZbIU8CNnDw OSHA CITATIONS January 2 2025 to present None entered No News Releases in February either. Safety Training at Non-Profits (Check Sites for Starting Dates) CSC Conference Tunneling Mar 3 NIU 511 Rockford Mar 31 -Apr 3 CSC 500 Mar 10-13 NIU is Northern Illinois University OSHA Education Center http://www.nsec.niu.edu CSC is the Construction Safety Council in Hillside. Www.Buildsafe.org TRMA is Three Rivers Manufacturers Association www.trma.org I usually teach only 10-hour and the 500 series. I have taught 699 people this year. I teach evenings, weekends, and early mornings too. I teach in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Indiana. The PowerPoint is posted free at usmwf.org. https://www.usmwf.org/powerpoints-and-safety-information.html I use your feedback to make changes to make corrections.

OSHA NEWS January 2025

OSHA News for Jan 2025 Hello, January was a month of legal and certification training. I spent a lovely cold week with the AGC teaching ASP and SMS prep classes. I had two depositions, one was premise liability where falling stock hit a customer, and the other was 8 lawyer deposition, where a worker was crippled when falling out of an aerial lift without a harness. Many directives are coming for the new team. Most won’t affect OSHA. OSHA and other agencies to return to the office full time. • Scott Ketcham will serve as deputy assistant secretary for OSHA, the US Department of Labor • Erin Gilmore succeeds Ketcham as director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs, taking on the role in an acting capacity. Most recently, she had served as the directorate’s deputy director. Effective Jan. 15, 2025, the serious penalty max will be $16,550 per violation (up from $16,131 in 2024). Repeat and Willful get similar adjustments ($165,514 up from $161,323). In 2022, 44 workers died in confined spaces, marking a 41% increase from a decade earlier. Not much current data. I only found 9 deaths in 2024. This Month's Powerpoint: Machine Guarding. I had sent this out 10 years ago. 14 people passed the Certification exams. Historic $5.7M Settlement for Union Bricklayer After Ladder Fall A 45-year-old union journeyman bricklayer suffered a devastating fall while installing anchor bolts on a 14-foot masonry wall at O’Hare Airport on December 31, 2018. Initially assisted by a spotter in the morning, he was later instructed to work alone without fall protection or ladder stability equipment. The ladder slipped, causing him to fall 10 feet and sustain severe injuries, including a torn labrum, two surgeries, a total hip replacement, and future revisions due to his young age. Despite the defendants attempting to deflect blame, the worker’s injuries and projected future wage losses of $800,000 to $1.6 million solidified the case. The settlement included $3.9 million from the general contractor and a historic $1.8 million from the safety subcontractor—the largest safety subcontractor settlement in history. This case, in which I served as the expert witness, is making waves throughout the safety community. Don’t forget to post the OSHA 300A and send in the injury data to OSHA if required. John OSHA News Update – January 2025 Here’s the latest OSHA news and updates for January 2025. Stay informed about new developments, enforcement actions, and workplace safety initiatives. 1. New Guidance on Confined Spaces OSHA released an updated Confined Space Entry Guide aimed at helping employers and workers identify and control hazards associated with confined spaces. The guide emphasizes the importance of atmospheric testing, proper ventilation, and emergency rescue planning. Read More: OSHA.gov - Confined Spaces 2. Roofing Contractor Fined $298K for Fall Hazards OSHA cited Midwest Roofing Systems after investigators observed employees working at heights without fall protection in Kansas City. The contractor has faced repeated violations over the last five years. Falls remain the leading cause of fatalities in construction. Read More: OSHA Enforcement Updates 3. New Recordkeeping Rule Finalized OSHA announced its final rule requiring electronic submission of injury and illness records from high-hazard industries. This rule aims to increase transparency and improve workplace safety analytics. Compliance Deadline: July 1, 2025. Read More: OSHA Rulemaking 4. Repeat Offender Fined $275K for Safety Violations OSHA issued $275,000 in fines to South Coast Scaffold Co. for failing to provide fall protection and misusing scaffolding. This marks the company’s third citation in two years for exposing workers to serious risks. Read More: Industry News 5. Meatpacking Facility Cited for $210K in Violations Following a worker injury from an unguarded machine, OSHA cited AgriPack Solutions for 3 willful violations and 4 serious violations related to inadequate machine guarding and improper lockout/tagout procedures. Machine guarding violations remain a key focus for OSHA enforcement. Read More: Safety Violations 6. Record-High Ergonomics Settlement with Major Retailer BigBox Stores Inc. agreed to pay $175,000 in penalties after OSHA found widespread ergonomic hazards at its distribution centers. The company also committed to implementing an ergonomics improvement plan across all U.S. facilities. Read More: Ergonomics News 7. Increased Focus on Heat Stress With record-breaking heatwaves in 2024, OSHA renewed its efforts to enforce the proposed Heat Illness Prevention Standard. Employers in agriculture and construction are urged to implement heat mitigation measures, including shaded rest areas and hydration protocols. Read More: Heat Stress Prevention 8. $120K Penalty for Unsafe Chemical Handling ChemPro Inc. was cited for improper storage and handling of hazardous chemicals, endangering employees at its Ohio plant. OSHA emphasized the importance of training workers on HazCom standards and emergency response protocols. Read More: Chemical Safety Takeaway: January’s updates highlight OSHA’s ongoing enforcement of fall protection, machine safety, and recordkeeping compliance. The agency’s renewed focus on ergonomics and heat stress standards reinforces the importance of proactive safety measures in all industries. For more information, visit OSHA.gov. Stay safe! OTHER NEWS – February Newsletter Here’s a roundup of significant safety, labor, and health-related stories making headlines: 1. Another Tragic Wood Chipping Accident A devastating incident occurred as a tree trimmer was pulled into a wood chipper headfirst, resulting in a tragic loss of life. This horrifying accident underscores the importance of safety protocols and proper training in high-risk professions like tree trimming. Read More: First Alert 4 Report 2. Large Tuberculosis (TB) Outbreak in Kansas Health officials in northeast Kansas are responding to an unprecedented outbreak of tuberculosis. The rapid spread of this disease highlights the importance of public health initiatives and workplace awareness, particularly in densely populated areas. Read More: KAKE News 3. Worker Rescued After Fall at Obama Library Construction Site A worker fell down a shaft at the Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago. Emergency responders successfully rescued the individual, emphasizing the ongoing need for fall protection measures and site-specific safety plans. Read More: WGN News 4. Perdue and JBS Fined for Child Labor Violations Perdue Farms and JBS have agreed to an $8 million settlement after investigations revealed child labor violations at their facilities. This serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing need for enforcement of labor laws to protect vulnerable workers. Read More: New York Times 5. Illinois Recommends Tornado Shelters for Warehouses Following a deadly 2021 storm, a task force in Illinois has recommended that tornado shelters be mandated in large warehouses. The proposal aims to improve safety measures for workers during severe weather events. Read More: Shaw Local 6. Trench Collapses: A Deadly Trend An investigation has revealed that trench collapses have killed hundreds of workers in the U.S. over the last decade. These incidents highlight the critical need for compliance with OSHA trench safety standards and proper site inspections. Read More: Texas Standard Takeaway: These stories remind us of the ongoing need for workplace safety awareness, proper training, and regulatory enforcement to prevent unnecessary tragedies. Whether it's ensuring safety protocols for high-risk jobs or addressing systemic issues like child labor, vigilance is key to protecting lives and livelihoods. OSHA CITATIONS November 22 2024 to January 2 2025 NJ 1788198.015 Township of Riverside Sewerage Authority RIVERSIDE 11/27/2024 $42,000.00 NM 1752212.015 MountainView Regional Medical Center LAS CRUCES 11/27/2024 $80,355.00 TX 1751351.015 Yantis Company SCHERTZ 11/27/2024 $47,241.00 WA 1766919.015 REVE EXTERIORS LLC SPOKANE 11/27/2024 $83,600.00 ME 1786051.015 Shaws Supermarkets Inc. WELLS 11/29/2024 $53,924.00 NJ 1752053.015 The Home Depot, Inc. VAUXHALL 11/29/2024 $47,384.00 OH 1781116.015 ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. BELLEVUE 11/29/2024 $64,524.00 OH 1758196.015 ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. BELLEVUE 11/29/2024 $80,655.00 IL 1782356.015 Fino Exterior Inc. SHOREWOOD 12/02/2024 $89,229.00 IL 1771022.015 Ragsdale, Inc. WINNETKA 12/02/2024 $40,331.00 IL 1754560.015 Fino Exterior Inc. ORLAND PARK 12/02/2024 $91,265.00 IL 1769325.015 Fino Exterior Inc. PALOS HEIGHTS 12/02/2024 $82,137.00 IL 1769992.015 Miguel A. Esquina Reyes dba Corner Construction GLENCOE 12/02/2024 $266,175.00 MI 1767027.015 Shannon Precision Fastener LLC AUBURN HILLS 12/02/2024 $41,000.00 MT 1776955.015 API Contracting, LLC BILLINGS 12/02/2024 $93,103.00 NY 1756444.015 Amscan Inc NEWBURGH 12/02/2024 $120,983.00 NY 1764551.015 Troy Boiler Works, Inc. GERMANTOWN 12/02/2024 $90,336.00 WA 1754287.015 TWO RIVERS TERMINAL LLC PASCO 12/02/2024 $394,200.00 AL 1762875.015 Dean Sausage Company, Incorporated ATTALLA 12/03/2024 $103,245.00 CA 1755935.015 All FAB Precision Sheetmetal, Inc. SAN JOSE 12/03/2024 $43,500.00 CA 1754584.015 US Foods Chef Store SAN LORENZO 12/03/2024 $70,650.00 CA 1770010.015 United Parcel Service, Inc. OAKLAND 12/03/2024 $58,560.00 FL 1758891.015 NCM of Collier County CAPE CORAL 12/03/2024 $45,167.00 FL 1759264.015 Deangelis Diamond Construction, LLC CAPE CORAL 12/03/2024 $43,554.00 FL 1753873.015 Rainey Construction Company, LLC OCALA 12/03/2024 $48,393.00 MN 1759471.015 Build On A Rock LLC MINNEAPOLIS 12/03/2024 $50,250.00 NJ 1760065.015 RRC Home Improvement, Inc. LODI 12/03/2024 $174,412.00 NJ 1759634.015 RRC Home Improvement Inc. LODI 12/03/2024 $78,080.00 NJ 1752637.015 RRC Home Improvement Inc. DOVER 12/03/2024 $76,053.00 OK 1755616.015 Krapff-Reynolds Construction Co. ANADARKO 12/03/2024 $45,168.00 AL 1775922.015 Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System, LLC MONTGOMERY 12/04/2024 $63,382.00 IL 1756767.015 Sunrun Installation Services Inc. OAK PARK 12/12/2024 $126,764.00 IL 1767720.015 Sunrun Installation Services Inc. SKOKIE 12/12/2024 $161,323.00 MS 1781157.015 Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, Inc. VANCLEAVE 12/12/2024 $84,792.00 NV 1760075.015 Turano Nevada Baking, LLC HENDERSON 12/12/2024 $41,484.00 PA 1771590.015 Dairy Farmers of America Inc MIDDLEBURY CENTER 12/12/2024 $55,997.00 RI 1772811.015 Blount Fine Foods Corp. WARREN 12/12/2024 $57,614.00 TX 1784152.015 Comet Signs LLC SAN ANTONIO 12/12/2024 $45,166.00 VA 1756439.015 Virginia Transformer Corp. TROUTVILLE 12/12/2024 $158,740.00 AK 1758260.015 Alaska DOT&PF FAIRBANKS 12/13/2024 $119,834.00 IA 1779992.015 Purina Mills SIOUX CITY 12/13/2024 $41,310.00 IL 1788147.015 J&F Construction LLC EAST PEORIA 12/13/2024 $65,680.00 OH 1774180.015 ProAmpac PG Parent LLC and Subsidiaries CINCINNATI 12/13/2024 $66,834.00 OH 1763456.015 Split Decision Enterprises, Inc. MORAINE 12/13/2024 $58,072.00 PA 1755877.015 Carson Concrete Corporation PHILADELPHIA 12/13/2024 $53,926.00 TX 1769309.015 Inteplast Group Corporation LOLITA 12/13/2024 $177,454.00 TX 1755399.015 Ralph Cordova Company ROYSE CITY 12/13/2024 $53,240.00 WI 1783506.015 Cruz Roofing LLC OSHKOSH 12/13/2024 $53,237.00 WI 1787836.015 WIL-Surge Electric, Inc MILWAUKEE 12/13/2024 $67,752.00 FL 1756705.015 D.S. EAKINS CONST. CORP. PALM BEACH GARDENS 12/16/2024 $45,168.00 ME 1758462.015 Patriot Paving Group, LLC BROWNVILLE 12/16/2024 $161,325.00 NJ 1772436.015 Classic Cafe MORRISTOWN 12/16/2024 $56,000.00 NM 1768674.015 Socorro, City of, Wastewater/Water Department SOCORRO 12/16/2024 $53,517.00 NV 1755559.015 Mountain View Care Center BOULDER CITY 12/16/2024 $83,628.00 OR 1771498.015 JK Paint & Contracting LLC WEST LINN 12/16/2024 $42,363.00 WA 1770606.015 PULTE HOMES OF WASHINGTON INC WASHOUGAL 12/16/2024 $92,200.00 AL 1756460.015 Dexter Fortson Associates, Inc. COALING 12/17/2024 $84,789.00 IL 1773635.015 C&N Construction Inc. TINLEY PARK 12/17/2024 $44,367.00 KY 1756951.015 MOUNTAIN ENTERPRISES INC RISNER 12/17/2024 $66,500.00 NC 1770473.015 Rigid Constructors, LLC LELAND 12/17/2024 $50,703.00 NY 1764651.015 TUC Management WHITE PLAINS 12/17/2024 $48,393.00 OH 1775813.015 Sun Chemical Corporation/ Sun Chemical Performance Pigments AMELIA 12/17/2024 $48,393.00 OH 1784592.015 Tarrier Foods Corporation COLUMBUS 12/17/2024 $58,072.00 PA 1781777.015 PNK Group USA LAKE HARMONY 12/17/2024 $53,393.00 WI 1765367.015 Morski Brands, Inc. PORTAGE 12/17/2024 $62,222.00 NJ 1791576.015 Borough of Point Pleasant Beach DPW POINT PLEASANT BEACH 12/18/2024 $65,700.00 NY 1768303.015 48Forty Solutions, LLC GLENVILLE 12/18/2024 $50,703.00 PA 1761026.015 Blend-Pro, Inc. ALLENTOWN 12/18/2024 $59,687.00 MN 1766879.015 Mike Hansen Construction LLC dba Mike Hansen Roofing LE CENTER 12/19/2024 $51,750.00 NV 1780269.015 STELLAR SNACKS, LLC CARSON CITY 12/19/2024 $56,002.00 OH 1778620.015 Robertson Heating Supply Co., Inc ALLIANCE 12/19/2024 $48,393.00 AR 1770139.015 SIMMONS FOODS, INC. VAN BUREN 12/20/2024 $88,721.00 CA 1760189.015 Remo Incorporated VALENCIA 12/20/2024 $42,000.00 MO 1760193.015 Global Earthworks + Underground LLC KANSAS CITY 12/20/2024 $129,054.00 MO 1776337.015 Sika Corporation GRANDVIEW 12/20/2024 $41,480.00 OH 1778906.015 PAC Worldwide Corporation MIDDLETOWN 12/20/2024 $46,553.00 CA 1758269.015 SAFEWAY INC. TRACY 12/23/2024 $182,100.00 NC 1761741.015 Abatemaster Services, LLC ASHEVILLE 12/23/2024 $45,808.00 NJ 1758228.015 QuVa Pharma, Inc BLOOMSBURY 12/23/2024 $163,625.00 OH 1766277.015 Closed Loop Plastic Recycling FOSTORIA 12/23/2024 $64,528.00 TX 1765346.015 Bandera Utility Contractors, LLC FORT WORTH 12/23/2024 $107,228.00 WA 1781639.015 ARCHDIOCESAN HOUSING AUTHORITY SEATTLE 12/24/2024 $89,100.00 IL 1770690.015 Thybar Corporation ADDISON 12/26/2024 $82,966.00 CA 1779747.015 Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLC MADERA 12/27/2024 $41,425.00 CA 1759951.015 American Rigging & Relocation Systems Inc SAN JOSE 12/27/2024 $54,000.00 FL 1779106.015 G & G Roofing Construction Inc. MELBOURNE 12/27/2024 $62,104.00 FL 1759413.015 By BDJ Group LLC DANIA BEACH 12/27/2024 $48,450.00 IL 1770334.015 Select Roofing & Gutters, Inc. LINCOLNSHIRE 12/27/2024 $49,684.00 KY 1787910.015 HART COUNTY HARDWOODS LLC ROWLETTS 12/30/2024 $65,600.00 PA 1768659.015 Cougle's Recycling, Inc. AUBURN 12/30/2024 $47,708.00 NJ 1682382.015 Newark Fire Department NEWARK 12/31/2024 $105,000.00 VA 1772196.015 InnoSource, Inc. DANVILLE 01/02/2025 $101,505.00 WA 1775717.015 A 1 ROOFING INC OLYMPIA 01/02/2025 $77,700.00 Safety Training at Non-Profits (Check Sites for Starting Dates) CSC 510 Feb 3-6 NIU 511 online Feb 10-13 NIU 7845 Recordkeeping online Feb 14 NIU 7205 Health Hazards online Feb 17 NIU Naperville 7300 confined space Feb 18 CSC 3115 Fall Protection Feb 24-26 NIU is Northern Illinois University OSHA Education Center http://www.nsec.niu.edu CSC is the Construction Safety Council in Hillside. Www.Buildsafe.org TRMA is Three Rivers Manufacturers Association www.trma.org I usually teach only 10-hour and the 500 series. I have taught 382 people this year. I teach evenings, weekends, and early mornings too. I teach in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Indiana. The PowerPoint is posted free at usmwf.org. https://www.usmwf.org/powerpoints-and-safety-information.html I use your feedback to make changes to make corrections. -- John Newquist 815-354-6853

OSHA NEWS December 2024

OSHA News for December 2024 Hello, December was busy nonstop until the 22nd. I spent the last 2 weeks working on the certification test guides trying to explain the answers. I trained 3761 people, which is a 10-year high. The goal is 2000, but training was in demand. Top 5 five classes taught in 2024 1) Mental Health 2) OSHA 511 3) OSHA 510 4) OSHA 500 5) Fall Protection This Month's Powerpoint: Most Cited OSHA FY 2024 Construction OSHA is getting Glasses that record video. They are not in, and the field officers say it depends on the budget. Here are the top OSHA positions as of January 3, 2025. The new team will be bringing in their managers. Douglas Parker, Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health o Emily Hargrove, Chief of Staff § Francis Meilinger, Office of Communications § Adrian Corsey, Controlled Correspondence o Natalicia Tracy, Senior Policy Advisor o Vacant, Policy Advisor o James Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary § Andrew Levinson, Directorate of Standards and Guidance § Lee Anne Jillings, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management § John Lewis, Directorate of Administrative Programs (Acting) § Doug Kalinowski, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs § Lee Martin, Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs o Scott Ketcham, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Acting) § Jeff Erskine, Boston Region (Acting) § Richard Mendelson, New York City Region § Michael Rivera, Philadelphia Region § Kurt Petermeyer, Atlanta Region § William Donovan, Chicago Region § Eric Harbin, Dallas Region § Billie Kizer, Kansas City Region § Jennifer Rous, Denver Region § James Wulff, San Francisco Region § Dorinda Hughes, Birmingham Region § Erin Gilmore, Directorate of Enforcement Programs (Acting) § Timothy Irving, Directorate of Construction I am seeing more and more premise liability cases come. I have several successful settlements with $100+ billion companies, so that may be it. All are word-of-mouth referrals from attorneys with whom I have worked. Stay warm, and soon, the month will be over. John OSHA News. 1) OSHA issued new arc flash publication https://lnkd.in/gDs5Nf44 2) Lake Zurich roofing contractor continues to ignore safety regulations, exposing workers to deadly fall hazards in 8 inspections since 2020. Fino Exterior faces $262K more in fines https://www.industryintel.com/housing-and-economy/news/osha-cites-lake-zurich-contractor-fino-exterior-for-13-safety-violations-proposes-us-262-631-in-penalties-company-cited-eight-times-since-2020-for-exposing-workers-to-fall-hazards-166804095216 3) OSHA finalized PPE fit requirements. https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/osha-national-news-release/20241211 4) Mauricio Baiense was sentenced in federal district court to 18 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release. Baiense was also ordered to pay $2,824,577 in restitution to the U.S. https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/osha-news-brief/20241231 5) Zion contractor again found ignoring protections to prevent workers from suffering disabling, deadly falls from elevation; faces $266K in new fines Twice in 6 months, Corner Construction Corp. exposes employees to serious risks https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/feds-cite-zion-construction-contractor-for-exposing-workers-to-fall-hazards-propose-266k-in-penalties/ar-AA1wP0NI?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1’ 6) Investigators with the department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration observed employees of Sunrun Installation Services Inc. working without required fall protection while installing solar panels at two residential homes in the Chicago suburbs – one in Oak Park on June 18, 2024, and another in Skokie on Aug. 8, 2024. Falls from elevations are the leading cause of fatal and serious injuries in the construction industry. $288K 7) Bakeware company faces $182K in fines following 2 worker amputations because of unguarded machines. OSHA cites G&S Metal Products Co. Inc. for 1 willful violation, 5 serious violations. https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/gs-metal-products-cleveland-fined-osha-worker-amputations-bakeware-manufacturer/95-5638b4dd-3a82-49d1-b65f-02a85a48a5dd 8) AMZN settles with OSHA on ergonomics. Amazon will incur a penalty of $145,000 — more than 90% of what was originally levied by OSHA in ergonomics-related citations. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-settles-osha-us-worker-121324487.html OTHER NEWS 1) A Naive Attorney expects the Area Director to testify in a civil trial. I got 50+ subpoenas during my time in OSHA and all were quashed. The AD is expected to testify to his education, training and experience, along with his job duties and responsibilities as an area director for OSHA. He is also expected to testify about his investigation of the June xxxx accident, including the bases for any OSHA violations and resulting citations and fines that were issued to AAAAA and any opinions developed as a result of his investigation including, but not limited to, his conclusion that AAAAA violated OSHA regulations as set forth in OSHA’s Citation and Notification of Penalty issued on XXXXX. He is also expected to testify consistent with and in furtherance of the subject matters and opinions that he discusses during his deposition, if taken. 2) 11 children were found working in the meat packing plant. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/investigators-found-11-children-working-dangerous-overnight-cleaning-s-rcna182587?fbclid=IwY2xjawHmPv5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVZJGhDFedRKzt7M-JpUvessYxML1NQ-rvNPBRhnc0mMIT3zkPaHoCdRuA_aem_2wGgn9nXfXZQFLziTQ2Ltg OSHA CITATIONS November 14, 2024 to November 22, 2024 NY 1750995.015 Perry Verrone, LLC CROTON ON HUDSON 11/22/2024 $47,013.00 WA 1755759.015 U HAUL OF WESTERN WASHINGTON SPOKANE 11/22/2024 $231,000.00 MO 1778949.015 California Exteriors LLC O FALLON 11/21/2024 $60,080.00 AR 1749626.015 Waco Mfg., Inc. LITTLE ROCK 11/20/2024 $92,860.00 MN 1777480.015 Berry Pallets Inc WASECA 11/20/2024 $56,000.00 OH 1752706.015 Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc. PORTSMOUTH 11/20/2024 $95,832.00 TX 1753351.015 Lippert Components, Inc. BEEVILLE 11/20/2024 $161,323.00 AL 1749307.015 Motherson Electroplating US LLC NORTHPORT 11/18/2024 $41,484.00 OR 1752250.015 REFA Erection Inc PORTLAND 11/18/2024 $40,289.00 WA 1754657.015 AK CONTRACTING LLC LYNNWOOD 11/18/2024 $261,924.00 Safety Training at Non-Profits (Check Sites for Starting Dates) CSC 7200 Noise Jan 22 NIU 7845 Jan 29 NIU is Northern Illinois University OSHA Education Center http://www.nsec.niu.edu CSC is the Construction Safety Council in Hillside. Www.Buildsafe.org TRMA is Three Rivers Manufacturers Association www.trma.org I usually teach only 10-hour and the 500 series. I have taught 3761 people this year. I teach evenings, weekends, and early mornings, too. I teach in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Indiana. The PowerPoint is posted free at usmwf.org. https://www.usmwf.org/powerpoints-and-safety-information.html I use your feedback to make changes to make corrections. -- John Newquist 815-354-6853

OSHA News November 2024

OSHA News for November 2024 Hello, November was nonstop with double training days on several shifts. The good news was one client lowered the EMR from 0.95 to 0.68. They are at record revenues and get more work due to the lower EMR. I got to teach tunneling safety to about 60 OSHA people this month. I was surprised that wasa topic they wanted. This Month's Powerpoint: Most Cited OSHA FY 2024 Industry. OSHA is citing respirator medical and fit testing. Most companies can use an occupational clinic to meet this. The amputations are still causing machine guarding to have two standards in the top 10. Hazcom is still three in the top 10. We had a record high 19 pass the certification tests in November. This issue is a problem for property managers. 1910.27(b)(1)(i)Before any rope descent system is used, the building owner must inform the employer, in writing that the building owner has identified, tested, certified, and maintained each anchorage so it is capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg), in any direction, for each employee attached. The information must be based on an annual inspection by a qualified person and certification of each anchorage by a qualified person, as necessary, and at least every 10 years. ASME B30.9 is a safety standard that covers the construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and use of slings and other lifting equipment Removal criteria A sling should be removed from service if it has any of the following visible issues: Corrosion Broken wires Damaged fittings Discoloration Excessive pitting Missing or illegible identification Stay warm in the recent Arctic cold wave. John OSHA News. 1. On November 15, 2024, the State of Nevada adopted a regulation to protect workers from heat-related illnesses, requiring covered employers to conduct job hazard analyses, designate employees for emergency response, and implement comprehensive safety programs 2. $287k to McHenry county roofer for no fall protection. https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2024/11/07/federal-inspectors-hit-crystal-lake-company-with-287k-in-fines-for-exposing-workers-to-potentially-deadly-falls/?fbclid=IwY2xjawG4KYNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeg6tiEgVr-vT7C_oGcNZM2UH4G5oBdmlGgdm6M16gaxy2c8wNOm8QtopQ_aem_iLL3-9CuvmGMskrNyujERA’ 3. OSHA cites $255k for arm amputation when safety devices bypassed. https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/chicago/20241126 4. OSHA investigation, Signature Health received a citation involving a serious violation under the OSH Act's general duty clause for failing to protect employees against workplace violence. Signature Health entered into a settlement agreement with OSHA, in which it has agreed to pay a penalty of $16,131 by Nov. 30, 2024. OTHER NEWS 1. Art teacher dies from rabies https://people.com/art-teacher-60-dies-rabies-bat-bites-her-classroom-8753253?link_source=ta_thread_link&taid=6749a181203b050001a305fd&utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=manual&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads.net&fbclid=IwY2xjawG4KLFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfBdw05AUqFMLH2PXLZ8xpNb7ktS8Q0mrFU5aDxu-4k0lIUWddJ0ycMqEw_aem_uXWG7lLpeQ9sGd0h4SJCEA 2. In 1900, the average life expectancy in the United States was about 47 years. The leading causes of death at that time were predominantly infectious diseases, including pneumonia, influenza, tuberculosis, diphtheria, as well as other conditions such as smallpox, pertussis (whooping cough), measles, and typhoid fever . These diseases were major health challenges during that era, significantly impacting overall life expectancy. 3. Manhattan scaffold collapses hurts three. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlRE7IBnDbY 4. Worker run over by skid steer in Gurnee. https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2024/10/23/coroner-identifies-worker-who-died-after-being-run-over-by-skid-steer-at-illinois-tollway-facility-in-gurnee/?fbclid=IwY2xjawG4KUhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXB184tKl2XrJvBFacmtenhKNZ8yk0AOgLN5wF5C8U8Y2hRDsC3KDJaCtg_aem_ZoZlLiv-CQfsxnIROM3Ojw 5. Chicago worker killed in hit and run. https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/construction-worker-killed-hit-and-run-crash-kennedy-expressway?fbclid=IwY2xjawG4KfdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUurSQvq4u_8dv3RGgU-0P_vrjH9wKMuZshpbqr7Km4kyIN4XmzcZGLf5w_aem_Suv-ZQI_AdUBpd3xuE7KeA 6. MS man buried under hot asphalt. https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/construction-worker-killed-hit-and-run-crash-kennedy-expressway?fbclid=IwY2xjawG4KfdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUurSQvq4u_8dv3RGgU-0P_vrjH9wKMuZshpbqr7Km4kyIN4XmzcZGLf5w_aem_Suv-ZQI_AdUBpd3xuE7KeA OSHA CITATIONS October 17 2024 to November 14 2024 WA 1758404.015 REAL PRO CONSTRUCTION LLC TUMWATER 11/14/2024 $84,700.00 WA 1758865.015 RAMEX EXCAVATING LLC SEATTLE 11/14/2024 $61,800.00 IL 1751908.015 Com2 Computers And Technologies, LLC CAROL STREAM 11/13/2024 $120,987.00 TX 1769650.015 Prime Metal Buildings & Components DUBLIN 11/13/2024 $69,371.00 TX 1748916.015 Oak Grove Management Company LLC FRANKLIN 11/13/2024 $186,671.00 KS 1768990.015 Seats, Inc. 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VIRGINIA BEACH 10/30/2024 $184,490.00 VA 1746518.015 Samet Corporation VIRGINIA BEACH 10/30/2024 $184,490.00 WI 1766019.015 Wausau Homes Inc ROTHSCHILD 10/30/2024 $41,482.00 IL 1778812.015 Central Roofing LLC MATTOON 10/29/2024 $56,784.00 TX 1746913.015 Inteplast Group Corporation LOLITA 10/29/2024 $161,323.00 IL 1761555.015 Pete's Fresh Market 87th & Kedzie Corporation CHICAGO 10/28/2024 $59,917.00 MA 1747271.015 Family Dollar Stores LLC AYER 10/28/2024 $49,816.00 MN 1762813.015 WM RECYCLE AMERICA LLC dba Waste Management MINNEAPOLIS 10/28/2024 $45,000.00 NV 1753476.015 Fertitta Entertainment, LLC LAUGHLIN 10/28/2024 $40,354.00 OH 1767997.015 C.R.H. Roofing LLC NORTH CANTON 10/28/2024 $45,631.00 TX 1755124.015 Continental Coatings, Inc. HOUSTON 10/28/2024 $74,208.00 IL 1749070.015 Westran Thermal Processing, LLC dba Precision Quincy Ovens, LLC / Infratrol, LLC SOUTH BELOIT 10/25/2024 172619 IL 1758737.015 Boston Construction Co. 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JANESVILLE 10/25/2024 $57,044.00 HI 1768078.015 KYO-YA OHANA, LLC HONOLULU 10/24/2024 $68,565.00 NM 1746590.015 AerSale Components Solutions RIO RANCHO 10/24/2024 $129,568.00 TX 1757307.015 FMG Management HOUSTON 10/24/2024 $48,336.00 TX 1744272.015 CZT Energy USA Inc. SEALY 10/24/2024 147491 TX 1758883.015 Klecka Electric Company SAN ANTONIO 10/24/2024 $40,332.00 TX 1757031.015 Trailboss Enterprises, Inc. EL PASO 10/24/2024 $96,791.00 WA 1745201.015 DHC CONSTRUCTION LLC BREMERTON 10/24/2024 221048 AK 1744424.015 Chugach Electric Association, Inc. ANCHORAGE 10/23/2024 48393 CA 1778840.015 Alejandro Aguilar Mendoza OAKLAND 10/23/2024 54725 CA 1745834.015 Taylor Farms California, Inc. SALINAS 10/23/2024 $41,970.00 GA 1747660.015 HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, Ltd. FOREST PARK 10/23/2024 $47,384.00 GA 1744374.015 INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY ROME 10/23/2024 $64,524.00 ID 1744068.015 VTCU, CORP. POCATELLO 10/23/2024 $175,599.00 ID 1754026.015 VTCU, COPR. POCATELLO 10/23/2024 53235 OH 1757978.015 Cleveland-Cliffs Cleveland Works, LLC CLEVELAND 10/23/2024 $40,940.00 FL 1773117.015 Watson Civil Construction, Inc. JACKSONVILLE BEACH 10/22/2024 145191 GA 1744312.015 Thompson Hardwoods, Inc. and Beasley-Johnson Holdings, Inc. HAZLEHURST 10/22/2024 $212,012.00 IL 1762339.015 Mango Construction Inc. WINNETKA 10/22/2024 55770 IL 1758436.015 International Control Services, Inc. DECATUR 10/22/2024 43554 MA 1751840.015 Advanced Green Insulation, Inc. REVERE 10/22/2024 45168 MO 1749091.015 MFA Inc HAMILTON 10/22/2024 $241,978.00 MO 1745654.015 CLARIOS INC. SAINT JOSEPH 10/22/2024 93101 NV 1744813.015 Sierra Nevada Excavation LLC FERNLEY 10/22/2024 $78,464.00 OH 1760523.015 Envelope Solutions, LLC LEWIS CENTER 10/22/2024 $41,942.00 TX 1745913.015 Blue Star Utilities, LLC ANNA 10/22/2024 58557 GA 1746884.015 GARLAND SALES, INC. DALTON 10/21/2024 $55,308.00 IL 1745748.015 Midstate Manufacturing Company GALESBURG 10/21/2024 49782 OH 1755257.015 Saica Pack US LLC HAMILTON 10/21/2024 $40,329.00 OH 1750702.015 Synergy Flavors (OH), LLC HAMILTON 10/21/2024 $56,460.00 PA 1743711.015 U.S. Postal Service - Easton EASTON 10/21/2024 $129,596.00 PA 1761016.015 OneSource Leasing Solutions, Inc. PITTSTON 10/21/2024 59922 TX 1763337.015 Timco Blasting & Coating, Inc. ORLA 10/21/2024 50304 TX 1767770.015 Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. PECOS 10/21/2024 43554 TX 1746948.015 QRO Mex Construction Co, Inc. SAN ANTONIO 10/21/2024 $54,849.00 IA 1751270.015 Roquette America, Inc. KEOKUK 10/18/2024 44644 OH 1744069.015 PPG Industries, Inc. CIRCLEVILLE 10/18/2024 $159,278.00 OR 1768717.015 Dollar Tree Stores Inc FOREST GROVE 10/18/2024 $78,000.00 OR 1774425.015 Peterson N Construction LLC NEWBERG 10/18/2024 44877 OR 1779438.015 Innova Construction LLC SEASIDE 10/18/2024 75771 TX 1754461.015 Kroger Company #359 KINGWOOD 10/18/2024 202820 WI 1750465.015 Brady Corporation MILWAUKEE 10/18/2024 88721 CA 1774996.015 Marshall Genuine Products LLC CHULA VISTA 10/17/2024 43695 Safety Training at Non-Profits (Check Sites for Starting Dates) CSC 510 Dec 16-19 CSC 7115 Lockout Dec 11 NIU 511 Dec 2-11 NIU 7205 Bloodborne Dec 20 Naperville NIU Mental Health Dec 9, 23 NIU is Northern Illinois University OSHA Education Center http://www.nsec.niu.edu CSC is the Construction Safety Council in Hillside. Www.Buildsafe.org TRMA is Three Rivers Manufacturers Association www.trma.org I usually teach only 10-hour and the 500 series. I have taught 3341 people this year. I teach evenings, weekends, and early mornings too. I teach in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Indiana. The PowerPoint is posted free at usmwf.org. https://www.usmwf.org/powerpoints-and-safety-information.html I use your feedback to make changes to make corrections.