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OSHA proposes fines for CSX over Baltimore coal terminal explosion
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants CSX to pay $121,200 total for workplace incidents that might have contributed to the December 2021 blast at…
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Viewpoint: Supervisor’s willful violation does not absolve company from fine
A recent court decision serves as notice to all employers that OSHA violations, even when wrongfully and willfully encouraged by a supervisor, can still result…
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OSHA plans ‘enforcement discretion’ after court reinstates vax mandate
OSHA extends compliance deadlines for its vaccination mandate to Jan. 10 and Feb. 9 as ATA takes the fight to the Supreme Court.
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Idaho man sentenced after admitting to illegal repairs on fuel tankers
The owner of a tanker testing and repair company has been sentenced for lying to OSHA about an illegal repair to a fuel tanker that…
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Loaded and Rolling: Respect my FMCSA authoritah!!
FMCSA new authority approval at record high from spot rates and tight capacity Image credit: Comedy Central and South Park via Twitter The Federal Motor Carrier…
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Federal appeals court puts vaccine mandate on hold for now
A rule requiring vaccines for employees, or weekly testing for workers declining vaccination, at companies with staff of 100 or more gets emergency stay.
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How warehouses can streamline safety training for peak-season hires
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that distribution and logistics employment from 2019 to 2022 is expected to grow almost 30%.
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OSHA cites TrinityRail for 2 August deaths at Oklahoma facility
Two workers died after entering a tank car that carried natural gasoline at a TrinityRail facility in Oklahoma, according to OSHA. TrinityRail disagrees with OSHA’s…
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The Daily Dash: Freight volumes, capacity and earnings remain strong
Freight volumes are up 25% during a recession and truckload earnings started earnings season out strong this week.
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OSHA orders carrier to reinstate driver who raised safety concerns
JHOS Logistics and Transportation has been ordered to pay a former driver $220,000 in back pay and damages and rehire him after OHSA states he…
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