OSHA Issues Fines for Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
In 2011, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined that UniFirst Corp. had exposed its employees to bloodborne pathogens and lead at its New Jersey facility. UniFirst is a uniform laundering company that processes dirty lab coats and other protective clothing from customers who draw and handle blood regularly. The facility also handled uniforms
Read MoreAre OSHA’s Chemical Exposure Regulations Outdated?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is launching a national campaign to help prevent occupational illnesses from harmful chemical exposure. Are Hazardous Chemicals Dangerous for Workers? There are currently tens of thousands of chemicals being used in American workplaces, many of which are considered harmful. Ammonia, a common chemical used for refrigeration, is toxic
Read MoreFoam Plant Explosion Leads to Toxic Chemical Scare
An explosion in Moonachie, New Jersey injured four workers and rattled the windows of nearby neighborhoods. Public health officials arrived quickly to investigate, due to concerns about a toxic chemical that may have been released during the blast. The Crest Foam Industries plant on Carol Place manufactures a variety of foam products, including microphone covers
Read MoreProcessing Plant Loses OSHA Appeal Process
In May 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited MB Consultants Ltd. (also operating under the name Murray’s Chickens) for several health violations, after the company failed to train its employees about hazardous chemical exposure. At MB’s chicken processing plant in South Fallsburg, New York, workers disinfected chicken carcasses with chlorine bleach and
Read MoreConstruction Company Fined for Hazardous Scaffolding
Fall hazards kill and injure more construction workers than any other workplace hazard. Falls are common from roofs and unprotected skylights, but scaffolds and other temporary structures can be dangerous too. Workers at Y.V. Construction Corp. received numerous safety citations after safety inspectors discovered that employees were being exposed to scaffold and fall hazards while
Read MoreFilm Pak Extrusion LLC Fined For Amputation Hazards
Film Pak Extrusion LLC was cited for a dozen serious safety violations and at least one willful violation after employees were exposed to amputation hazards. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the plant’s inadequate machine guarding led to the willful violation. Unguarded industrial machinery can cause crushing injuries, lacerations and, most seriously,
Read MoreHow Does OSHA Regulate Dangerous Chemicals?
Ammonia and other hazardous chemicals are essential to certain industries, but facilities handling large amounts are constantly at risk for leaks, spills and other forms of harmful exposure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed a specific set of rules called Process Safety Management (PSM) to govern the use of harmful chemicals in the
Read MoreDavid R. Spevack Joins Panel on Conditional Dismissals
David Spevack, Esq. will be a keynote speaker at a seminar on the finer points of New Jersey’s new Conditional Dismissal Program. What Is a Conditional Dismissal? A “conditional dismissal” allows first-time offenders to avoid jail time and choose diversionary treatment instead. Defendants in these cases plead guilty to the charges to receive sentences of
Read MoreMeet the Workers’ Comp Attorneys at Spevack Law Firm
Workers’ comp benefits are an important safety net to protect employees after a workplace injury. In New Jersey, every employer must have some form of workers’ comp insurance in case an employee is injured. These benefits can help workers cope with lost wages, medical bills and rehabilitation costs while they recover, but not every claim
Read MoreIn Remembrance of September 11
Spevack Law Firm would like to take a moment and honor all the brave men and women who lost their lives on 9/11. More than 3,000 Americans died that day, despite the heroic efforts of police, firemen, and other first responders. We encourage all of our clients and readers to remember that fateful day. Let it help
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