Notable proposed fines
$272,720 to a construction company and three contractors for a variety of fall protection violations found at a New York City hotel
$166,000 to a Texas metal extruder for allegations that include failure to protect workers from inadvertent machine start-ups
$132,800 to a Nebraska cold storage company for allegations it exposed workers to anhydrous ammonia
$128,000 to a supermarket chain for alleged laceration, amputation and exit hazards found at seven locations in New York City
$58,410 to a construction company in New York in connection with a decking collapse that injured a worker
Happening this week
Oct. 1 – OSHA officials present an occupational keynote and reveal the Top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards for fiscal year 2013 at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo
Review Counter
Below is a count of how many days recent OSHA proposals have been under review, as of July 29:
| # of Days | OSHA Proposal |
| 677 | Modernizing OSHA’s reporting system for injuries and illnesses (proposed rule) |
| 459 | 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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