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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a $168,000 fine to the Mass Bay Electrical Corp for various safety violations linked to the deaths of two workers.34-year-old John Loughran of Quincy and 34-year-old Joseph L. Boyd III of Fall River died on April 12 when a crane on which they were working tipped over. When OSHA officials investigated the job site, they determined that both men lacked the necessary skills to operate the crane. In addition, officials say that supervis …

Chainsaws are in invaluable tool in both the consumer and industrial setting. Lumberjacks, landscapers and construction crews rely on their powerful, fast-cutting abilities, while homeowners often use them for remodeling/renovation projects. Regardless of the setting, however, there's an innate risk of injury when operating a chainsaw. To protect yourself from such injury, it's recommended that you follow some basic precautions.According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), th …

Two men died as a result of injuries sustained while digging a trench for a French drain pipe in Bontoon, New Jersey earlier this month.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) say Bednar Landscape Services employees Oscar Portillo, 46, and Selvin Zelaya, 39, and two other workers were digging a 10-foot deep trench when the walls suddenly caved in, trapping the men. Portillo and Zelaya became stuck and were unable to escape. A third worker was injured and a fourth managed to esca …

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) refers to a broad range of injuries involving the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons and/or nerves that supports either the limbs, neck or back. One of the most common types of MSDs is lower back pain, which often originates when workers constantly bend down to lift heavy objects. The right way to lift boxes and other objects is to bend your knees rather than your back, but unfortunately many workers fail to do so. To learn more about MSDs in the workplace and how …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) passed a series of new injury reporting regulations earlier this month in an effort to reduce the rate of work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses.Employers have always been required to report work-related fatalities and injuries to the OSHA. Up until now, though, employers only had to report injuries requiring three or more days of hospitalization. This recent update strengthens OSHA's reporting requirements for employers, targetin …