OSHA Enforcement Strengthens Under Biden Administration as Staffing Levels and Inspections Increase

Washington, D.C. (AP) – The enforcement of workplace safety laws has varied depending on the administration in power, with a significant focus placed on strong enforcement during Democratic administrations and a greater emphasis on compliance assistance during Republican administrations. The Occupational Safety and Health Act highlights the importance of enforcement, but challenges persist across all administrations due to limitations in resources and statutory authority. Under the Biden administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) …

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Explosion at Westhoff Plant: OSHA Investigators Uncover Causes and Safety Violations

Westhoff, Texas – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigators are currently at the site of a devastating plant explosion that occurred last Friday in Westhoff, Texas. The explosion, which took place at a plastics production facility, has raised concerns about workplace safety and the well-being of employees. The plant explosion in Westhoff resulted in significant damages to the facility and surrounding areas. OSHA investigators are working diligently to determine the cause of the …

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Explosion: OSHA Fines Hornady Manufacturing After Fatal Incident

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued fines to Hornady Manufacturing totaling $28,807 in connection to a fatal explosion that occurred last fall. The explosion claimed the life of one employee and injured two others. The incident occurred on Oct. 13, 2023, when an explosion in the PVE West Building resulted in the death of Adriana Alvarez of Grand Island. OSHA stated that Alvarez was killed while scraping a …

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Explosion Injures Three at Austin Construction Site, OSHA Investigating

MANOR, Texas – First responders rushed to the scene of an explosion at a construction site in the 10400 block of North FM 973, near Braker Lane. Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) confirmed the incident, stating that three patients were involved in the explosion related to a water tank at the construction site. One of the patients was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries by Travis County STAR Flight. The other …

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