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Industry coalition calls on OSHA to withdraw a letter of interpretation allowing union representatives at non-union worksites during an inspection.
Notable proposed fines
$82,600 to a Colorado metal fabricator for guarding violations connected to a worker’s amputation injury
$77,000 to a Georgia glass product producer in connection with a worker whose finger was amputated while removing a glass mold from a bottle shaping machine
$62,300 to a supermarket and restaurant equipment remanufacturer in Georgia for several alleged hazards including fire, explosions and falls
$50,400 to a Hawaiian concrete manufacturer for a variety of violations, including failure to adequately evaluate workplace hazards and failure to protect workers from amputation hazards
Review Counter
Below is a count of how many days recent OSHA proposals have been under review, as of July 15:
| # of Days | OSHA Proposal |
| 882 | Silica (proposed rule) |
| 601 | Modernizing OSHA’s reporting system for injuries and illnesses (proposed rule) |
| 383 | Electric power transmission and distribution; electrical protective equipment (final rule) |
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs – part of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget – reviews proposed regulations. The process is required for most rules before they can move forward, and typically takes 90 days.
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