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. SPRING HILL 11/12/2024 $161,310.00 MI 1780735.015 Forming Technologies LLC MUSKEGON 11/12/2024 $45,600.00 CA 1753591.015 VODE LIGHTING LLC SONOMA 11/08/2024 $47,560.00 IA 1759045.015 Des Moines Water Works DES MOINES 11/08/2024 $207,152.00 MA 1748812.015 Camping World RV Sales, LLC UXBRIDGE 11/08/2024 $139,440.00 MA 1747802.015 Camping World RV Sales, LLC UXBRIDGE 11/08/2024 $259,491.00 NJ 1785586.015 Town of Newton Department of Public Works NEWTON 11/08/2024 $45,500.00 CA 1779676.015 DEMLER BROTHERS LLC RAMONA 11/07/2024 $66,650.00 FL 1764607.015 Garabar, Inc. OCEAN RIDGE 11/07/2024 $57,044.00 GA 1752572.015 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation DOUGLAS 11/07/2024 $41,483.00 MA 1757075.015 NEWPRO, INC. WILMINGTON 11/07/2024 $43,554.00 MN 1754241.015 Your Lake Aquatic Plant Management LLC SAINT PAUL 11/07/2024 $730,369.00 NJ 1748803.015 Valenti's Bakery LLC PATERSON 11/07/2024 $194,691.00 NJ 1785086.015 Borough of Brielle BRIELLE 11/07/2024 $43,400.00 OH 1757264.015 Green Bay Packaging LEBANON 11/07/2024 $59,916.00 WI 1774462.015 Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC STURGEON BAY 11/07/2024 $130,204.00 IL 1749983.015 Profile Food Ingredients, LLC ELGIN 11/06/2024 $43,556.00 OK 1747584.015 Great Plains Amusement, LLC STILWELL 11/06/2024 $66,140.00 PA 1746855.015 DeltaBJDS, Inc. PHILADELPHIA 11/06/2024 $51,620.00 AR 1747908.015 Producers Rice Mill, Inc. STUTTGART 11/05/2024 $114,992.00 IL 1751974.015 595 Construction LLC ELBURN 11/05/2024 $149,061.00 IL 1747361.015 595 Construction LLC ELBURN 11/05/2024 $72,752.00 IL 1747360.015 595 Construction LLC ELBURN 11/05/2024 $65,652.00 NV 1760740.015 Suxess, INC RENO 11/05/2024 $45,821.00 OH 1763314.015 Composite Technologies Co. LLC DAYTON 11/05/2024 $87,943.00 OR 1767189.015 Young Life ANTELOPE 11/05/2024 $57,580.00 TX 1764162.015 Quarries Direct International, LLC HOUSTON 11/05/2024 $56,468.00 TX 1763543.015 Atomic Alloys, LLC HOUSTON 11/05/2024 $63,616.00 TX 1747395.015 Deriva Energy LLC LYFORD 11/05/2024 $64,524.00 MI 1686631.015 Magnesium Products of America Inc EATON RAPIDS 11/04/2024 $42,000.00 OH 1782043.015 ASB Sports Acquisitions Inc SWANTON 11/04/2024 $41,485.00 WA 1769916.015 TEAM CAR CARE LLC BELLINGHAM 11/04/2024 $69,300.00 DC 1749995.015 Forsythe, Inc WASHINGTON 11/01/2024 $45,167.00 LA 1755874.015 Cornerstone Chemical Company, LLC WESTWEGO 11/01/2024 $41,484.00 NC 1747988.015 Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc. MOORESVILLE 11/01/2024 $40,327.00 NJ 1723926.015 Plainfield Fire Department - Headquarters PLAINFIELD 11/01/2024 $43,380.00 NJ 1746079.015 K&D Contractors, LLC KENILWORTH 11/01/2024 $87,112.00 WA 1751243.015 NW QUALITY FLOORING LLC VANCOUVER 11/01/2024 $108,200.00 WI 1761528.015 CHS, Inc. SUPERIOR 11/01/2024 $53,810.00 MD 1774507.015 MGE Remodeling, LLC HAGERSTOWN 10/31/2024 $48,400.00 NJ 1745289.015 Superior Signal Company, LLC OLD BRIDGE 10/31/2024 $60,839.00 NV 1750551.015 PRODUCTION PATTERN & FOUNDRY INC MOUND HOUSE 10/31/2024 $88,721.00 TX 1745243.015 Chart Inc. BEASLEY 10/31/2024 $120,760.00 TX 1745521.015 Chart Inc. BEASLEY 10/31/2024 $130,351.00 VA 1747643.015 Shaw Construction Corporation CHESAPEAKE 10/31/2024 $175,055.00 AR 1747044.015 Aluma-Weld, Inc. HOT SPRINGS 10/30/2024 $43,786.00 IL 1779909.015 D&M Construction ETC, PLLC DECATUR 10/30/2024 $79,852.00 MN 1760231.015 Spectro Alloys Corporation ROSEMOUNT 10/30/2024 $52,800.00 NV 1754377.015 Classic Floors & Interiors, LLC LAS VEGAS 10/30/2024 $138,553.00 OR 1781617.015 America 1st Roofing & Builders Inc ESTACADA 10/30/2024 $156,782.00 VA 1746535.015 MABE STEEL, INC. 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. WESTERN SPRINGS 10/25/2024 $48,673.00 MO 1757128.015 Groundworks FRS LLC BALLWIN 10/25/2024 $130,203.00 MO 1750395.015 S&J Ditching LLC and John Covey individually KANSAS CITY 10/25/2024 $180,498.00 MO 1749398.015 Larry Bair Excavating, Inc. LEES SUMMIT 10/25/2024 $43,560.00 MO 1752490.015 C.K.S. Packaging, Inc. KANSAS CITY 10/25/2024 $43,786.00 TX 1759262.015 Facilities Rehabilitation Inc. SAN ANTONIO 10/25/2024 $43,554.00 WA 1759808.015 LEAVENS ENTERPRISES INC LYNNWOOD 10/25/2024 58500 WI 1751762.015 MBE Roofing Specialist LLC MENOMONEE FALLS 10/25/2024 $75,292.00 WI 1750347.015 Custom Service Plastics, Inc. LAKE GENEVA 10/25/2024 $49,684.00 WI 1781982.015 Professional Builders WI Incorporated OAK CREEK 10/25/2024 63888 WI 1744904.015 Impact Confections, Inc. 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.