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Five safety hazards to avoid in the manufacturing industry

October 2, 2018

The manufacturing industry is the beating heart of any strong economy. To keep that heart beating, it is vital for companies to keep their workers safe. Safe workers are happier, healthier, and more productive. Naturally, manufacturing processes involve a large number of hazards. Health and safety regulations have improved immensely over the last century, but accidents can and do still happen every day.

Ten workers at Ill. company treated for carbon monoxide exposure

July 19, 2018

An OSHA investigation begun after workers at an Illinois manufacturer had to be treated for exposure to toxic gas has resulted in multiple citations against the company. OSHA is proposing penalties totaling $216,253 against Cleary Pallet Sales Inc., a Genoa, Illinois-based pallet manufacturer.

Disconnected safety devices lead to forklift driver’s death

July 12, 2018

Cal/OSHA has issued citations to marine cargo handler SSA Pacific Inc. for willful and serious safety violations following the investigation of a fatal forklift accident at the Port of San Diego.

Slow down & watch out: Know the FACTS about loading dock hazards

November 1, 2017

Loading docks are flooded with potential danger, and without the proper training, procedures, equipment, and maintenance they are liable to deliver disaster at every turn.

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Weekly Toll: OSHA won't tell you who died in the workplace. We will

Jordan Barab

August 29, 2017

Last week in the workplace: Of note, three fatalities related to forklifts. Also, while OSHA removes workplace fatalities from its homepage and buries them on their website without victims’ names, you’ll continue to find them here.

Forklift tipover kills Cal. worker

April 27, 2017

The death of a California worker who was crushed by a five-ton forklift has resulted in multiple safety violations and $62,320 in fines against Good View Roofing & Building Supply Corporation.

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Putting the brakes on unsafe conditions – wherever we find them

Michael Felsen Scott Miller

January 3, 2017

Nobody would want to drive a vehicle that wasn’t properly maintained and lacked important safety features. Yet at one shipping company that operates nationwide, Central Transport LLC, workers were required to operate unsafe forklifts.

Settlement makes 100 worksites safer

December 9, 2016

A long compliance battle between OSHA and a nationwide terminal company has ended with the company agreeing to improve forklift safety at more than 100 of its freight terminals.

Magliner LiftPlus™

August 19, 2016

Magline, manufacturer of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions, acquired the assets of The Mule battery powered lifting product by Beyond Products, Inc. The Magline branded and upgraded product has been launched and is called LiftPlus™.

Avoid costly forklift truck collisions

August 2, 2016

Powered industrial trucks—forklifts—are commonplace in manufacturing and warehousing facilities. They are crucial to ensure the safe material transport of goods.