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Falling Rod Critically Injures Worker A 28-year-old construction worker is fighting for his life this week after a metal rod tumbled 26 floors and struck him in the head. The 20-inch (0.6 meter) rod, called a snap tie and used in securing concrete pouring forms, apparently penetrated the man’s hardhat, leaving him in critical condition. Read the story at Tampa Bay Online, safety smart

Pet Food Plant in the Doghouse for Safety Violations

OSHA has proposed $50,400 in penalties for 26 alleged safety and health violations found at a pet food manufacturing facility in Dublin, Georgia.

An OSHA inspection revealed a significant accumulation of dust from the dog food processing area as well as hazardous working conditions. Employees were exposed to fall, electrical, and fire hazards. Machine guards were missing and employees worked without proper eye, face, and hand protection. In all, OSHA detected 25 serious violations resulting in $49,600 in proposed penalties.

Pet Food Plant in the Doghouse for Safety Violations

BY Staff

Two of the four Chinese nationals injured in an accident at the Eccles Industrial Site on Tuesday night are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Georgetown Public Hospital after undergoing surgery while the other two are in the accident ward.

Chinese injured in industrial accident recovering : Stabroek News

A man injured in an industrial accident yesterday in Northampton County is expected to be OK.   The accident happened at Keystone Cement in East Allen Township.   The man’s leg was badly broken after a heavy metal pipe fell on it.  His name hasn’t been released, but officials say he’s expected to make a full recovery.

Worker Hospitalized After Industrial Accident at Keystone Cement : WFMZ-TV 69News

WALLACE (CBS 3) ? A worker was killed in an industrial accident in Chester County Wednesday.

Chopper 3 was over Fairview and Devereux Roads in Wallace where tractor trailer overturned.

One worker apparently died after getting trapped under drilling equipment.

Further details were unavailable. The incident remains under investigation.

cbs3.com - Worker Killed In Chester Co. Accident

Don’t Fall For Excuses Falls are one of the leading causes of construction deaths, and contribute to deaths in other industrial and retail sectors as well. So you’d think people would jump at the chance to protect themselves. Yet many people find simple fall protection “too confining,” “too clumsy” or even “dangerous.” Fall protection is like a seatbelt. Workers need to know that none of these excuses is acceptable, and that they must wear fall protection each time, all the time, every time in order for it to work properly.  Read more here

OSHA Issues Foundry Operation 40 Citations, $96000 in Fines
OSHA issued 40 citations with fines totaling $96000 to Matrix Metal’s foundry in Richmond for alleged health and safety violations.
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A man who was seriously injured when he became trapped in a conveyor belt at a Cornish clay plant has been released from intensive care.

The 45-year-old suffered crushing injuries to his head and chest in the incident at the Imerys clay drying plant in Par in August.

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Window Washer Remembered Robert Domaszowec never made a big deal of the dangers he faced. Like other window washers who clamber up New York’s skyscrapers he took the hazards in stride, and took responsibility for his own safety. On the day he fell to his death, Domaszowec was wearing a safety harness, and it was connected to the building he was working on. State and local officials are investigating why safety hooks connected to the harness failed. Read the article at the New York Daily News, Safety Smart