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OSHA: Railroad Wrongfully Suspended Worker for Reporting Train Collision, Safety Concerns

Benita Mehta

May 29, 2026

The agency investigated a complaint filed by a Kansas City-based employee of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.

DOL will seek public input to improve OSHA whistleblower program outreach, training at October meeting

October 5, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold an online meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, to hear public comments and suggestions.

Whisleblower probe finds cargo firm retaliated against seaman who reported safety concerns to US Coast Guard

July 27, 2023

OSHA ordered the Maersk Line to reinstate the seaman and pay $457,759 in back wages, interest, compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages.

Investigation finds American Airlines retaliated against whistleblower flight attendants

Employees had reported worker illnesses caused by fumes in aircraft cabins

January 19, 2023

A whistleblower investigation initiated on Aug. 2, 2022, by OSHA found American Airlines Inc. retaliated against employees who filed complaints about the illnesses with the company and Federal Aviation Administration.

OSHA to hold virtual meeting to solicit public input on whistleblower program

September 29, 2022

A virtual meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, to solicit public comments and suggestions related to OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program.

A look at OSHA enforcement in 2021 under the Biden administration

The start of a new year is a good time to look at current workplace policies and compliance

Jonathan H. Schaefer

January 6, 2022

During the Trump administration, some were critical of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for taking a too-relaxed approach to enforcement. The number of inspections and citations between 2016 and 2019 were lower than previous years, and OSHA was not always as vocal about its enforcement efforts.

OSHA retaliation complaints rising – Have you checked your anti-retaliation program lately?

Jonathan H. Schaefer

October 14, 2021

Most workers in the United States are protected from retaliation for raising workplace health and safety concerns and for reporting work-related injuries or illnesses. While these protections have been in place for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a record number of complaints from covered employees claiming retaliation by their employer. Since

Missed opportunities and a path forward (it took a pandemic)

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

March 22, 2021

As humans experienced the first global pandemic since 1918, it also experienced a multitude of missed opportunities that would have mitigated the frequency and severity of COVID-19 exposures and infections. Contrary to many messages communicated by politicians, the pandemic is not a political issue. Instead, it is a hazard, subject to scientific hazard control.

OSHA orders roofing company to pay damages after firing whistleblowers

March 4, 2021

Officials say an Oklahoma City roofing and building products company will now have to pay thousands in damages after firing two employees.

Thought Leadership

Whistleblowers, past and present

How to avoid repeat mistakes and understand ethical dilemmas

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

January 17, 2021

In this series, the concept of and need for whistleblowers is explored along with historical and present-day cases.

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OSHA: Railroad Wrongfully Suspended Worker for Reporting Train Collision, Safety Concerns

DOL will seek public input to improve OSHA whistleblower program outreach, training at October meeting

Whisleblower probe finds cargo firm retaliated against seaman who reported safety concerns to US Coast Guard

Investigation finds American Airlines retaliated against whistleblower flight attendants

OSHA to hold virtual meeting to solicit public input on whistleblower program

A look at OSHA enforcement in 2021 under the Biden administration

OSHA retaliation complaints rising – Have you checked your anti-retaliation program lately?

Missed opportunities and a path forward (it took a pandemic)

OSHA orders roofing company to pay damages after firing whistleblowers

Whistleblowers, past and present

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