The Latest Breaking News from OSHA

Federal investigation underway after Nevada’s safety regulator dropped violations against Boring Co.

Lawyers and regulators say the Nevada state agency’s handling of the safety investigation went against procedure.

Fortune · Dec 18, 2025

Federal regulators are investigating Nevada OSHA after Boring Co. citations were suddenly withdrawn

A Fortune investigation revealed in November that the citations were suddenly withdrawn earlier this year.

Fortune · Dec 17, 2025

How New York’s Scaffold Law Impacts Injured Construction Workers in Queens

Construction work in Queens often involves tasks at dangerous heights, from tall scaffolds to ladders on busy job sites. One wrong step can lead to serious injuries and long recovery times. New York’s Scaffold Law gives injured construction workers legal protection and the right to seek full compensation if proper…

inkl · Dec 16, 2025

Refinery fires, other chemical disasters may no longer get safety investigations

When fire erupted at the Intercontinental Terminals Co. bulk liquid petroleum storage terminal, large plumes of dark smoke billowed into the clear skies over Deer Park, Texas. Despite the efforts of site staff and local firefighters, more than 70 million gallons of petroleum products burned or were otherwise released into…

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2025

10 Famous People Whose Lives Were Cut Short By Animals

From tigers and bears to stingrays and coyotes, these tragic stories reveal the dangers high-profile adventurers faced when getting too close to wildlife.

Bored Panda · Sep 23, 2025

Embattled Texas Oilfield Waste Company Fined After Worker’s Death

A 26-year-old employee at McBride Operating in Waskom was killed when a valve blew off a pump last year. Another worker had sued the company two years earlier after being injured on the job.

Texas Observer · Sep 5, 2025

Family of worker who died while building Vegas F1 stands files lawsuit after saw didn’t have ‘safety stop’

Tizoc Antonio was only a few hours into his first day on the job when he was killed

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Legal Implications of Inadequate Safety Training on Job Sites

Have you ever thought about what could go wrong on a job site if workers didn’t receive the right safety training? Construction zones, warehouses, factories, and other workplaces can be dangerous if safety isn’t taken seriously.

inkl · Aug 13, 2025

From Mine Shafts to Skyscrapers: Breathing Protection in High-Risk Work Environments

If you’ve ever been inside a mine shaft, you know the air can feel heavy before you’ve even taken a full breath.

inkl · Aug 11, 2025

Rapist who killed visiting nurse, spurred safety changes, sentenced to 50 years in prison

A convicted rapist who killed a Connecticut visiting nurse at a halfway house has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025