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Boston Trench Floods Killing Two Workers
Two workers were killed in Boston last Friday, October 21st, when a water main broke and flooded the 15-foot trench where they were working. When fire crews arrived on the scene […]
Roofing Contractor Falls 25 Feet from Church Roof
FATALITY NARRATIVE Industry: Roofing Contractors Occupation: Roofing Contractor Task: Nailing down roofing materials Type of Incident: Fall from roof Release Date: October 6, 2016 SHARP Report No.: 71-151-2016 In September […]
Seattle’s Rebuilding Together Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser
The Integrated Group was privileged to participate in Rebuilding Together Seattle’s 7th Annual Beer and Wine Tasting Event. The event was held at The Museum of History and Industry and was RTS’s most successful […]
2 Crane Workers Seriously Injured in West Seattle
Two crane workers were seriously injured in West Seattle when the mobile crane they were operating came into contact with a major power line. Seattle Fire Lt. Harold Webb said, […]
Drug Use Among Railroad Workers Skyrockets
Various medical and safety groups have been warning about the growing drug use epidemic in the United States for years. Despite the fact that railroad workers are among the most heavily […]
Crane Safety: A Fatality in Boston
Boston – On September 5th, a construction worker was tragically killed while aboard a crane that was being disassembled. The cause of death remains unclear, but initial reports from the OSHA […]
FMCSA Proposes Pilot Plan to Allow Younger Drivers to Obtain CDL for Interstate Commerce
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a program that would allow a limited number of military veterans between 18 and 21 years old to operate commercial motor vehicles […]
OSHA Delays Anti-Retaliating Provision
OSHA delays the start date of the “anti-retaliating” provision of the new electronic illness and injury reporting rule after legal action was taken by several national associations. Originally scheduled to […]
PSE’s Random Inspections
Washington State – Puget Sound Energy has increased its field presence to ensure that contractors are digging safely and following the required state regulations. As of the beginning of the month, […]