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A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet down the waterfall on Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure after getting off the ride early; a bystander captured video of the incident. Disneyland staff stopped the ride, and the boy was taken to a hospital as a precaution and released. California OSHA conducted an investigation and found no operational issues; the ride was back in service shortly afterward.
Shocking footage shows a seven-story parking garage under construction at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia collapsing after a precast roof segment failed, killing one worker and burying two others who remain missing and presumed dead; two more workers were hospitalized but released. OSHA will lead the investigation, the site is closed, and deconstruction of the wreckage is set to begin as officials continue to search for the missing workers and determine what happened.
A House Judiciary subcommittee examined H.R. 5437, a proposed bill that would shield artificial stone slab manufacturers from lawsuits over workers’ silicosis. Republicans framed it as protecting industry from abusive litigation, while Democrats warned that silicosis is a growing, preventable health crisis for workers. Experts cautioned that granting immunity could worsen injuries, citing California data showing widespread cases and urging stronger safety measures and OSHA enforcement. The debate underscores tensions between limiting litigation and safeguarding workers in the engineered-stone sector.
OSHA fined Universal $11,585 after an employee was severely shocked by an unlocked 480-volt busbar during maintenance at the new Epic Universe Harry Potter ride, highlighting safety protocol violations and electrical hazards at the park.
Maine Medical Center in Portland is addressing bat incursions into its neonatal intensive care unit, with efforts including facade replacement and pest control measures following multiple sightings and an OSHA complaint, while ensuring patient safety and testing bats for rabies.
SpaceX's Starbase facility has significantly higher employee injury rates compared to industry averages, with a TRIR of 4.27 in 2024, indicating potential safety concerns despite rapid development of the Starship program. The injury rate at Starbase has remained high since 2019, raising questions about safety culture amid the company's fast-paced progress.
A Senate report reveals that Amazon warehouse workers face significantly higher injury rates during Prime Day, with incidents more than doubling compared to industry peers. The report, based on Amazon's internal data, highlights dangerous working conditions exacerbated by understaffing and high pressure during peak times. Amazon disputes the findings, citing improvements in safety and staffing. The report calls for greater accountability, especially during extreme conditions like heat waves.
A Senate report led by Bernie Sanders claims nearly half of Amazon warehouse workers were injured during Prime Day 2019, citing internal data showing high injury rates. Amazon disputes the findings, arguing the report distorts facts and ignores improvements made since then. The company has faced ongoing criticism and legal actions over its warehouse working conditions.
Dollar General will pay $12 million to settle claims of unsafe working conditions, including blocked fire exits and unsafe storage, and must implement significant safety improvements across its 19,000 stores. The company faces daily fines if it fails to correct hazards and will undergo additional OSHA inspections. Dollar General will also establish a safety committee, provide training, and hire more safety managers.
Dollar General has agreed to pay $12 million in fines and improve safety conditions at its nearly 20,000 U.S. stores following numerous workplace safety violations. The settlement with the Labor Department includes measures such as reducing store inventory, hiring safety managers, and providing health and safety training. The company must also address future safety violations within 48 hours or face additional fines.
Dollar General will pay $12 million and implement safety improvements at its 20,000 stores to settle claims of endangering workers by blocking emergency exits and other unsafe practices. The company faces additional fines if issues are not resolved promptly. This settlement follows previous penalties and incidents of violence at its stores.
Boeing has faced 32 whistleblower complaints in the past three years, with allegations of retaliation against whistleblowers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) received the complaints, including those related to aviation safety and workplace safety. While some cases resulted in monetary restitution, most were closed without action. OSHA is reviewing the case of a deceased former Boeing employee and whistleblower. Current and former Boeing employees have testified about safety concerns and alleged hostile environment for whistleblowers, while Boeing maintains its commitment to safety and denies issues with the structural integrity of its planes.
Federal job safety officials have launched an investigation into the fatal collapse of a crane in downtown Fort Lauderdale, which killed one worker and injured three others. The collapse crushed two cars on a busy bridge, causing morning traffic disruptions, but the bridge has since reopened. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will determine the cause of the collapse, with three companies involved in the investigation.
An OSHA inspection found that a forklift incident at Boston's Logan Airport, resulting in the death of a worker, could have been prevented by the employer, Oxford Airport Technical Services. The inspection revealed several safety violations, including failure to ensure seatbelt usage, inadequate training for forklift operators, and failure to inspect and remove damaged forklifts from service. OSHA issued four serious citations against the company with proposed penalties.
OSHA investigator testifies that "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed was not given enough time to check for live rounds on set, faulting management for safety lapses; defense argues she's been scapegoated for errors committed by others; expert witnesses testify about gun safety and mechanics; closing arguments scheduled for Wednesday in the involuntary manslaughter trial.