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Pennsylvania manufacturer faces $140K in OSHA fines (1/2/09)
Reliable Plant Magazine - Tulsa,OK,USA
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Lloyd Industries Inc. for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and has proposed a total of $140,760 in penalties. more
Southwest Airlines negotiating over safety violation penalties (1/1/09)
asap News - London,Surrey,UK
Southwest Airlines is continuing to negotiate with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding alleged safety violations, nearly four months after the airline’s deadline for paying a $10.2 million penalty imposed by regulators. more
Innohep (tinzaparin sodium) Dear Healthcare Professional Letter issued re: increased risk of death in renal impaired elderly (12/31/08)
FDA MedWatch
Celgene has issued a Dear Healthcare Professional letter describing a controlled clinical study suggesting that Innohep may increase the risk for death, compared to unfractionated heparin when used to treat elderly patients... more
Alaska Property Owner and Contractor agree to pay $30,600 for wetlands violations (12/31/08)
U.S. EPA.gov (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
Quality Asphalt Paving, Inc. (QAP) of Anchorage, Alaska and Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corp. (KIC) of Kotzebue has reached a combined $30,600 settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA). more
EPA Orders Oregon Landowner and Contractor to restore wetlands (12/31/08)
U.S. EPA.gov (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Compliance Order to Mr. Kurt Carstens (landowner) and Mr. Steve Morrill (excavator operator), of Lincoln County near Siletz, Oregon, to address wetlands violations of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). more
EPA Issues Administrative Complaint to Moo Town Dairy (12/31/08)
U.S. EPA.gov (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an administrative complaint and proposed a civil penalty of $157,500 to Moo Town Dairy near Sulphur Springs, Texas, for violations of the Clean Water Act. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/31/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard (12/30/08)
News from CPSC
Boy's Reversible Vests: The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children. more
Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers (12/30/08)
News from CPSC
Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice
from Start to Finish Instructional Books: The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could
lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. more
OSHA proposes $70000 fine in Ky. bridge death (12/30/08)
WZTV - Nashville,TN,USA
A federal agency has proposed a $70000 fine for American Bridge in connection with the death of a worker at a bridge being built... more
ConocoPhillips faces $116500 in OSHA penalties (12/30/08)
Reliable Plant Magazine - Tulsa,OK,USA
The repeat violation is due to the company's failure to review operating procedures as often as necessary. OSHA issues repeat violations when it finds... more
Recall Round-Up: Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi SUVs Have Safety Issues (12/29/08)
MotorTrend Magazine - USA
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 577 of its 2008 model year GL-, M- and R-Class vehicles to replace a faulty pin in the power steering system... Mitsubishi is recalling 21,493 of its 2007 and 2008 model year Outlander SUVs equipped with LED tail lights to replace a faulty brake switch. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/29/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Glouco oil refinery must make changes (12/28/08)
Cherry Hill Courier Post - Cherry Hill,NJ,USA
Eagle Point faces a $305,000 fine. For the sake of people living near Eagle Point, we hope that hefty fine is enough to prompt Sunoco officials to address every violation and problem OSHA has found. more
ExxonMobil Fined $6.1 Million for Failing to Cut Pollution (12/27/08)
ShortNews.com - Regensburg,Germany
ExxonMobil has been fined $6.1 million by the Justice Department after it failed to deliver on commitments to reduce sulfur emissions at four plants in Louisiana, Texas, and California. more
Practical advice about car warranties (12/26/08)
CNN - USA
...it's important to understand that warranty repairs are a revenue source for the dealership. So when dealers refuse coverage, it's not because they want to. They simply cannot... based on the warranty agreement and the very strict adherence to the agreement expected by the manufacturers. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/25/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Counties given deadline for dirty air cleanup plans (12/24/08)
Beaver County Times - Beaver,PA,USA
The EPA reported earlier this week that 211 counties in 25 states violate standards for fine particulate matter spewed by vehicles, power plants, and other industrial and residential sources. Counties have until 2012 to develop plans for reducing emission levels and until 2014 to implement the plans. more
Stryker Custom Cranial Implant Kits: Class 1 recall due to lack of assurance of sterility and risk on infection (12/24/08)
FDA MedWatch
Stryker Leibinger USA and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a Class 1 recall of all sizes of the cranial implant kit distributed from November 5, 2007 through October 23, 2008. The company is recalling these products because sterility cannot be assured. more
Hydromorphone tablets [ETHEX] recalled due to oversided tablets and potential for over dosage (12/24/08)
FDA MedWatch
ETHEX and FDA notified heathcare professionals of a nationwide recall of a single lot of Hydromorphone HCl 2 mg Tablets due to potential for oversized tablets. Hydromorphone is a drug used for pain management. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/24/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Fatal fall from bridge draws OSHA fine: Agency blames worker death on safety violations (12/24/08)
TMCnet - USA
American Bridge, the contractor for the U.S. 62/641 bridge over the Tennessee River below Grand Rivers, has been cited for six safety violations, including a fine of $70,000 in connection with an employee's death last June. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/23/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard (12/23/08)
News from CPSC
Alpine Ski Bindings: The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee from falls. more
Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (12/23/08)
News from CPSC
Calypso Steel Drums: Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. more
Munire Recalls "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (12/23/08)
News from CPSC
Newport Rubbed Black 4-in-1 Cribs and Matching Furniture: The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects. Munire has received one report of a child ingesting the paint. The child was diagnosed with lead poisoning. more
Gardener's Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered Carousels Due to Fire Hazard (12/23/08)
News from CPSC
Candle-Powered Carousels: The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received three reports of the carousels catching on fire. more
Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard (12/23/08)
News from CPSC
Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes: When exposed to sunlight, the snow globes can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. Hallmark has received two reports of the snow globes igniting nearby materials. more
Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard (12/23/08)
News from CPSC
Foursquare Hooded Jackets: The jackets have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by
drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. more
Secret settlements in Coke slide injury cases (12/23/08)
abc7news.com - San Francisco,CA,USA
There are safety concerns at AT&T Park. ABC7 News has learned that several people have accepted confidential settlements after being seriously injured on the ball park's Coke bottle slide. more
Environmental agency says Iowa cities violate pollution curbs (12/23/08)
DesMoinesRegister.com - Des Moines,IA,USA
Motorists and businesses in Davenport and Muscatine face possible orders to cut harmful air pollution after federal environmental authorities on Monday declared the cities in violation of fine-particle pollution limits. more
EPA puts Dane County on pollution violation list (12/23/08)
Wisconsin State Journal - Madison,WI,USA
Six Wisconsin counties, including, for the first time, Dane County, were listed by the federal Environmental Protection Agency on Monday as being in violation of tightened standards for fine-particle pollution. more
Bridge company fined for safety violations including employee's death (12/23/08)
WNGO - Paducah,KY,USA
American Bridge Company has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for six safety violations, including a $70,000 fine for one willful violation in connection with an employee's death... more
Weight Loss Pills contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers' health at risk (12/22/08)
FDA MedWatch
FDA alerted consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers' health at risk. more
Concerned for Your Child's Asthma? Pollution Near Schools May Be the Problem (12/22/08)
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
EPA Sits On Important School Siting Regulations With 20,000 Schools in Dangerous Locations more
Congressman: Cintas Settlement 'Despicable' (12/21/08)
Cincinnati CityBeat - Cincinnati,OH,USA
Two prominent Democratic congress members say a $3 million settlement between Cintas Corp. and federal workplace safety regulators is insufficient because it downgrades the severity of the company’s violations and gives it two years to install new safety equipment. more
Construction Site Safety: Betting on OSHA violation (12/20/08)
InjuryBoard.com - Tampa,FL,USA
Violations that OSHA found included “a pattern of improper fall protection systems, flammable materials stored incorrectly, risks of electrical shock, more
NHTSA Issues EWR Notice (12/19/08)
Trailer/Body Builders - Overland Park,KS,USA
This document proposes to modify the threshold for submitting quarterly EWR reports for light vehicle, bus and trailer manufacturers. more
SunMed Greenline/D MacIntosh No. 3 Laryngoscope Blades recalled due to potential to break during use (12/19/08)
FDA MedWatch
A piece of the acrylic light tube that runs along the laryngoscope blade may break off during the procedure. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/19/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
ExxonMobil Fined $6.1M for Breaking Pollution Promise (12/19/08)
CSNews Online - New York,NY,USA
Exxon Mobil Corp. agreed to pay an additional $6.1 million penalty because it reneged on a promise to cut air pollution from four refineries in California, Louisiana and Texas, more
October 2008 Drug Safety Labeling Changes for 61 Drugs Now Available on Web (12/19/08)
FDA MedWatch
The October 2008 posting includes 61 drug products with safety labeling changes to the following sections: BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, PATIENT PACKAGE INSERTS, and MEDICATION GUIDES... more
CPSC & Target Announce New In-Store Recall Notification System (12/18/08)
News from CPSC
...Target's innovative safety and recall notification program involves posting signs throughout its stores that direct guests to gift registry kiosks near the Guest Service desk to learn about recalled products. more
Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively in Hawaii Recalled by Aloha 808 Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure (12/18/08)
News from CPSC
Children's Jewelry: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. more
Evenflo Recalls Majestic(tm) High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards (12/18/08)
News from CPSC
Evenflo Majestic(tm) High Chairs: Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Evenflo has received 140 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, which resulted in at least 47 reports of bumps and bruises to the head, two reports of broken bones, and at least 45 reports of other injuries including abrasions, cuts, and bruises. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/18/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
EPA expected to add Dane County to pollution violation list (12/18/08)
Wisconsin State Journal - Madison,WI,USA
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is expected to list Dane County today as among counties now in violation of fine-particle pollution standards... more
ExxonMobil to Pay Penalty for Violating Agreement (12/18/08)
MarketWatch - USA
ExxonMobil has agreed to pay nearly $6.1 million in civil penalties for violating the terms of a 2005 court-approved Clean Air Act agreement, the Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today. more
Multi-Million Dollar Settlement (12/17/08)
KOHD - Bend,OR,USA
Attorney General Hardy Myers announced Wednesday a $7 million, multi-state settlement with Airborne Health, Inc., the Florida-based maker of the Airborne Effervescent Health Formula, and its founders and current owners, Victoria Knight-McDowell and her husband Thomas John McDowell... The agreement settles allegations that the McDowells and their company made unsubstantiated and unlawful claims that their products prevent colds, remedy symptoms of colds, and fight allergies. more
Mattel Settles Lead Tainted Toy Lawsuit with States (12/17/08)
Newsinferno.com - New York,NY,USA
Mattel has finally agreed to pay $12 million to 39 U.S. states to settle lead claims regarding its toys. Bloomberg is reporting that the settlement ends a multi-state, 15-month lead probe of a variety of Chinese-manufactured Mattel toys, including its Sesame Street dolls, Dora the Explorer accessories, and a variety of other products shipped to the U.S. last year... more
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