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US Department of Labor investigation finds Alabama construction company exposed workers to trenching hazards following fatal incident | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Huntsville-based home builder with eight serious safety violations after an investigation into a worker's fatality in December 2025 found the

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Department of Labor finds New Mexico company wrongfully fired inspector who raised concerns during gas pipeline installation at Oklahoma site | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OKLAHOMA CITY – The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered a New Mexico-based inspection company to reinstate and compensate a terminated worker who reported safety concerns during installation of a

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US Department of Labor cites Florida roofing company for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after worker suffers fatal fall, another injured | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Florida roofing employer for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards after an employee suffered fatal injuries and another was

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US Department of Labor finds railroad wrongfully suspended worker for reporting train collision, safety concerns | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

KANSAS CITY, MO – A U.S. Department of Labor whistleblower investigation has found that a railroad company wrongfully suspended an employee for reporting a train collision and safety concerns, in

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US Department of Labor highlights safe construction practices during 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

The nationwide event focuses on preventing falls, the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, and reinforces the importance of planning, training, and hazard awareness to protect

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