OSHA's analysis of fall injuries for roofers and carpenters found that: falls from elevations by roofers cost an average of approximately $106,000 each; falls from elevations by carpenters cost an average of over $97,000 each. To find out more information, view the PowerPoint presentation of Workers' Compensation Costs of Falls in Construction* posted on OSHA's Residential Fall Protection Web page. http://www.osha.gov/doc/topics/residentialprotection/workerscomp.ppt
OSHA Fines Machinemaker; Says Violations Were Ignored.
OSHA has issued 33 citations to a manufacturing plant in Batesville, Mississippi, with proposed penalties totaling $487,700. The company, based in Ohio, has 170 facilities throughout the United States that manufacture machinery for hydraulics, air conditioning, refrigeration, and aerospace systems.
Among 16 repeat violations were those for excessive air pressure in cleaning equipment, failure to conduct inspections of the lockout/tagout process, failing to unblock exit doors and routes, and absence of machine guarding.
The repeat violations were based on previous inspections conducted at other company locations.
A number of serious violations were issued as well for struck-by hazards, electrical equipment violations, and eye protection issues.
"Companies that cut corners at the expense of worker safety must be held accountable," said Michaels.
"In this case [the company] not only failed to make safety its top priority, but the company ignored many violations that OSHA previously brought to its attention."
"In this case [the company] not only failed to make safety its top priority, but the company ignored many violations that OSHA previously brought to its attention."
Tomorrow, a couple more 2011 enforcement action reports, accompanied by important information about a safety and health resource that can help you ensure compliance and avoid costly penalties.
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