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Farm Cooperative Facing $242K OSHA Fine in Grain Engulfment

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Nov 8, 2024 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Nov 8, 2024

MFA Inc., a Missouri farm cooperative, faces a $241,887 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine following an employee’s fatal engulfment in a storage bin, the agency announced October 29. The agency initiated an inspection following the employer’s fatality report and found that three employees of MFA Inc., operating as MFA Rail Car, were removing […]

Grain Bin Fatality Results in Six-Figure OSHA Citation

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Jun 15, 2021 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Jun 15, 2021

A Wisconsin milling facility is facing a proposed $676,808 in penalties for health and safety violations following a fatal grain engulfment accident; it took emergency services 9 hours to recover the body of the 52-year-old manager. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Didion Milling, Inc., of Cambria, Wisconsin, with 4 willful and 10 […]

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Summer Hazard Warnings from OSHA’s Region 7 Office

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Jul 23, 2019 Personnel Safety

Updated: Jul 23, 2019

Employers should be extra vigilant in controlling the workplace safety and health hazards that peak during the summer months, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Region 7 office in Kansas City, Missouri, urged.

OSHA Joins with Industry to Highlight Grain Safety

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Mar 28, 2019 Personnel Safety

Updated: Mar 28, 2019

Grain engulfment is one of the most serious, sometimes fatal, safety and health hazards in the agriculture and grain and feed processing industries. OSHA and its industry partners are sponsoring a “Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week,” March 25–29, to alert workers to grain handling hazards.

SAFETY NET: A Look at the Current Landscape of Connected Safety

SAFETY NET: A Look at the Current Landscape of Connected Safety In the modern world, safety has transcended beyond traditional boundaries. The advent of modern technologies, coupled with the increasing reliance on digital connectivity, has ushered in an era where safety is not merely a standalone function, but a collaborative, interconnected system. This system is […]

American Red Cross Introduces New Elevate SMART Manikin Training Solution

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

The American Red Cross and Elevate Healthcare, Inc. in September released the new, innovative ElevateTM SMART Manikin training solution designed for First Aid/CPR/AED and Basic Life Support (BLS) education and skills assessment.

Benchmark Gensuite Announces Responsio to Enhance Disclosure Response

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Benchmark Gensuite, an industry-leading EHS and sustainability platform provider, has launched Responsio, its first end-to-end AI product designed to transform how organizations manage and respond to the increasing complexity and volume of incoming requests for ESG, sustainability, and EHS data.

Highwire Advances Construction Subcontractor Risk Management with New Prequalification Solution

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Highwire’s new Prequalification solution enables general contractors to assess their subcontractors’ default and safety risk by evaluating a wide range of factors, including financial viability, capabilities, experience, pending litigation, and past defaults.

Distinctive Reporting: 5 Key Differences Between Accident vs Incident Reporting

Understand OSHA Requirements and Protect Your Organization In safety reporting, understanding the distinction between accidents and incidents is essential to ensure compliance and safeguard your workplace. Our latest eGuide breaks down the 5 critical differences between accident and incident reporting, helping you avoid costly mistakes and improve safety outcomes. You’ll also gain insights into the […]

SAFETY NET: A Look at the Current Landscape of Connected Safety

Distinctive Reporting: 5 Key Differences Between Accident vs Incident Reporting

Guide to Safety Training in High-Hazard Industries

Health and safety training is crucial for maintaininga secure workplace, empowering teams, and safeguarding their well-being. However, subpar training programs can lead to severe consequences such as accidents, injuries, and lawsuits—events that can potentially cripple a business beyond recovery. The good news? It doesn’t have to be that way! With the right training, your teams […]

State Testing Laws and Oral Fluid Article

Oral fluid testing is rapidly becoming the preferred method for drug testing. Recent federal approvals and new state laws in California and Washington have accelerated this trend, making oral fluid testing a key tool for both workplace and DUI enforcement. California and Washington have enacted laws that restrict drug testing based on non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites, […]