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OSHA Fines Virginia Shipbuilder More Than $13K for Safety Violation

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Newport News Shipbuilding more than $13,000 for a safety violation after investigating the death of an employee. However, the violation was unrelated to the death. The Daily Press of Newport News reports …

Glass Panel Falls, Kills Worker at Manhattan Skyscraper Site

New York City has issued a stop work order at the construction site of one of Manhattan’s tallest skyscrapers after a large glass panel fell, killing a security guard and injuring a construction worker. The city’s Department of Buildings said …

Texas Company Fined $112K for Safety Violations at Energy Facility

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Southcross Energy Partners GP LLC for seven safety violations at its cryogenic natural gas processing facility in Gregory, Texas. Safety officials have proposed penalties of $112,000 against the company. OSHA said …