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Cozen O'Connor

OSHA: Recordkeeping Reminder, Higher Penalties And 2021 Predictions

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Happy New Year! A New Year means increased maximum penalties for OSHA citations. As of January 16, 2021, the maximum penalties for serious, other-than-serious and posting requirements is now $13,653 per violation; $13,653 per...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Update on Interim OSHA Enforcement Response for COVID-19

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The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA” or “the Agency”) has issued an “Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)” (hereinafter “Enforcement...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

OSHA’s COVID-19 Enforcement Updates: Case Response Plan and Employer Recordkeeping Guidance

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On May 19, 2020, OSHA issued an Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan for Coronavirus Disease to address how the administration intends to handle COVID-19 related complaints, referrals and reports. At the same time, OSHA...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

OSHA Guidance for COVID-19 Workplace Safety & Temporary Enforcement Guidance for Healthcare Industry 

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Employers are aware that the “General Duty Clause” (§5(a)1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires employers to furnish a workplace that is “free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to...more

Fisher Phillips

End of the Year Whirlwind for Labor and OSHA Matters! Part I of III

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The long awaited nominee for Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, Scott Mugno, finally received his Senate Labor Committee hearing on December 5, and passed through without controversy on a party line vote. Unfortunately,...more

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OSHA Settlement May Point Direction on Injury Reporting Policies

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Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) signaled an intention to take employers to task for maintaining policies that required employees to immediately report workplace injuries and...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Better Late Than Never? DOL Sues U.S. Steel Over Injury-Reporting Policy

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The U.S. Department of Labor recently filed suit against United States Steel Corporation, alleging that the company's injury-reporting policy violates §11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The suit claims that the...more

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Is the Loss of Vision Reportable Under OSHA’s New Rule?

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OSHA’s new rule requiring that any work-related amputation, inpatient hospitalization, or loss of an eye be reported within 24 hours has resulted in a drastic increase in the number of inspections initiated as a result of...more

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OSHA Updates Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule

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In the September 18, 2014 Federal Register, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published revisions to 29 CFR Part 1904 with respect to updated reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Employers...more

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