Machinery/Equipment

Bakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA conducted an inspection of a bakery after receiving a [...]

Bakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties2018-01-24T12:44:27-08:00

Alleged Machine Guarding Hazards Bring Two Willful Violations for Williamsport, PA, Company

After receiving a complaint alleging electrical and machine guarding hazards, [...]

Alleged Machine Guarding Hazards Bring Two Willful Violations for Williamsport, PA, Company2018-01-19T17:42:19-08:00

Machinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist

Working with machinery and equipment is always hazardous. But workers [...]

Machinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist2018-01-19T17:09:46-08:00

Safety Puzzle – Machine Safety

Moving machinery is more powerful than a human, so many safeguards have been developed to prevent contact which could cause injuries. Study the clues and give some thought to working safely around machines.

Safety Puzzle – Machine Safety2018-01-18T18:54:30-08:00

Allegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines

The willful violation alleges failure to enforce lockout/tagout procedures to [...]

Allegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines2018-01-18T17:41:48-08:00

Warehouse Laborer Falls from Forklift

A man working in an electronics store warehouse fell six feet (two meters) to his death as he attempted to retrieve boxes from a forklift.

Warehouse Laborer Falls from Forklift2018-01-17T16:50:34-08:00

Forklifts Make Poor Personlifts

When in doubt, improvise. That old advice might work well in certain circumstances, but it?s dangerous if it involves compromising safety.

Forklifts Make Poor Personlifts2018-01-17T16:50:07-08:00

Machinery Crushes Workers

A mechanic was killed when a bus fell on him. He apparently had used a 12-ton bottle jack under the differential to raise the rear of the 35,000-pound (15,875-kilogram) bus.

Machinery Crushes Workers2018-01-17T16:47:36-08:00

Asphalt Plant Trainee Crushed In Conveyor

Trevor was 24 years old when he died in an unguarded conveyor at an asphalt plant, where investigators concluded that several safety procedures could have prevented his death.

Asphalt Plant Trainee Crushed In Conveyor2018-01-17T16:44:49-08:00

Supervisor Dies After Snagging Lever

Workers can be extremely careful about keeping their hands away from machine controls, but overlook the possibility that a shirt pocket or other piece of clothing can snag onto those controls, with disastrous consequences.

Supervisor Dies After Snagging Lever2018-01-17T16:40:23-08:00
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