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Fall Protection Leads OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations for 15th Straight Year
The preliminary data highlights persistent compliance issues.
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A sign marks the entrance of the Boar's Head processing plant in Jarratt, Va., on Thursday Aug. 29, 2024.
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Congress Asks Whether Boar's Head Deli Meat Plant Tied to Deadly Outbreak Will Be Fit to Reopen
A deadly outbreak exposed shocking food safety failures at the major deli meat manufacturer.
September 16, 2025
Train cars are immersed in the Yellowstone River after a bridge collapse near Columbus, Mont., June 24, 2023.
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Government to Increase Number of Inspectors Trained to Spot Rail Bridge Concerns
But railroads themselves will still be responsible for inspecting their own bridges.
September 9, 2025
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Radioactive Metal at Industrial Site May Be Linked to Shrimp Recall
About 12 million pounds of shrimp was sent to U.S. ports from Indonesia in July and August.
September 8, 2025
Police officers inspect the site where a tourist streetcar derailed and crashed in Lisbon, Portugal, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.
Safety
Electric Streetcar Derailment Kills 16
The incident sparked questions about faulty brakes or a snapped cable.
September 4, 2025
Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp recalled by AquaStar USA Corp. of Seattle.
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More Companies Pull Thousands of Packages of Shrimp for Potential Radioactive Contamination
It remains unclear how the containers or the shrimp became contaminated.
August 29, 2025
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Sensor-Guided Robots Could Boost Lifesaving Combat Casualty Care
September 11, 2025
Smoke and flames rise following powerful explosions after several rail cars loaded with liquefied gas caught fire in the suburbs of Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
Explosions Heard in Lithuania's Capital After Railcars Loaded with Liquefied Gas Catch Fire
September 10, 2025
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You Don't Need a Helmet to Ride BMW's New Electric Motorcycle Concept
September 5, 2025
Firefighter Christopher Harrington stands next to the station's old turnout gear, while wearing recently issued non-PFAS turnout gear, at Fire Station 4 on July 3, 2025, in East Providence, R.I.
Fire Departments Concerned About Cancer Risks Are Buying Gear That's Free of Forever Chemicals
August 29, 2025
This image released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, shows a Ryobi-branded electric pressure washer.
780,000 Pressure Washers Are Under Recall After Consumers Report Explosions, Impact Injuries
August 28, 2025
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How Manufacturers Can Reduce Risk During Hurricane Season
August 27, 2025
This image taken from video provided by DENVER7 shows a dairy in Keenesburg, Colo., on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, where authorities say six people died from an apparent accident involving exposure to gas.
Rural Colorado Mourns 6 Who Died from Suspected Gas Exposure at Dairy Farm
August 25, 2025
A sign stands at Prospect Ranch outside of Prospect Valley Dairy east of Keenesburg, Colo., Aug. 21, 2025.
6 People Found Dead at a Colorado Dairy; Authorities Suspect an Accident Involving Gas Exposure
August 22, 2025
A sign marks the entrance of the Boar's Head processing plant in Jarratt, Va., on Thursday Aug. 29, 2024.
Federal Officials to Take Over Inspections of Troubled Boar's Head Plant
August 22, 2025
The Geneva Steel mill under construction in 1942 in Vineyard, Utah. The mill was among Utah’s biggest polluters before it closed in 2001.
New Analysis Suggests Industrial Pollution’s Imprint Lasts Generations
August 21, 2025
Knockoff Labubu toys, and a demonstration of one getting stuck in an airway.
CPSC Issues Safety Warning Over Phony Labubus
August 20, 2025
This image provided by the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism shows a train carrying tank cars, some containing hazardous materials, traveling across a railroad bridge in Paulsboro, N.J., on March 20, 2025, that was the site of a derailment and spill of toxic vinyl chloride in 2012.
Many Towns Are Unprepared to Handle Train Derailments and Hazmat Spills, Investigation Finds
August 20, 2025
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This is the back of the safety helmet worn by a steelworker listening to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's meeting with media at the Clairton Coke Works, a U.S. Steel plant, in Clairton, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Safety
Fatal Explosion at U.S. Steel's Plant Raises Questions About Its Future, Despite Heavy Investment
The explosion could test Nippon Steel’s resolve in propping up the nearly 110-year-old plant.
August 18, 2025
The Clairton Coke Works, a U.S. Steel coking plant, is seen Monday, Aug 11, 2025, in Clairton, Penn.
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Air Quality Concerns Linger in the Wake of Steel Plant Explosion in Pennsylvania
The plant has a long history of environmental problems — especially fouling the air.
August 15, 2025
The Clairton Coke Works, a U.S. Steel coking plant, is seen Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025, in Clairton, Penn.
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Incredible Rescue Effort Led to Pulling Workers from Debris of Pennsylvania Steel Plant Explosion
Firefighters and employees raced in to rescue people from the smoldering wreckage moments after the blast.
August 13, 2025
This image provided by Amy Sowers shows smoke from the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Clairton, Pa.
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Explosion at U.S. Steel Plant Leaves 2 Dead, 10 Injured
U.S. Steel’s chief manufacturing officer said the company was still trying to determine what happened.
August 11, 2025
The entrance to the Boar's Head deli meat plant in New Castle, Ind., Aug. 6, 2025.
Safety
Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Troubled Deli Meat Plant, but Reports of Sanitation Problems Persist
The facility was at the heart of a deadly food poisoning outbreak last year.
August 8, 2025
Debris from the Titan submersible, recovered from the ocean floor near the wreck of the Titanic, is unloaded from the ship Horizon Arctic at the Canadian Coast Guard pier in St. John's, Newfoundland, Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Safety
Titan Submersible Disaster Report Exposes Intimidation Tactics, Falsified Safety Information
The Coast Guard's report details how OceanGate's actions led to five deaths.
August 5, 2025
The DuPont logo is seen on a sign at the entrance to the company's Spruance Plant on April 22, 2008, Richmond, Va.
Safety
New Jersey Says Chemical Makers Agree to 'Forever Chemical' Settlement Worth Up to $2B
The companies would split the costs under the deal, which must still be approved by the courts.
August 5, 2025
A person lights a candle during a vigil in front of El Teniente copper mine, operated by Codelco, where a cave-in killed six workers, halting operations in Rancagua, Chile, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.
Safety
Collapse at Chile's Major Copper Mine Kills 6 Workers
Authorities are investigating whether mining activity caused a nearby earthquake.
August 4, 2025
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Safety
Most Manufacturers Still Say OSHA Good for Industry
An overwhelming majority still support the agency's efforts.
July 31, 2025
Firefighters battle a fire after an explosion in an industrial area in Fremont, Neb., Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Safety
Nebraska Plant Explosion Killed 2 Girls, 1 Employee
Crews battled smoldering wreckage and an unstable building for more than 24 hours.
July 31, 2025
Firefighters battle a fire after an explosion in an industrial area in Fremont, Neb., Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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Fire Rages at Nebraska Biofuels Plant Where Explosion Left 3 Missing
The fire has been nonstop, even through showers of rain.
July 30, 2025
Giant wind turbine blades for the Vineyard Winds project are stacked on racks in the harbor, July 11, 2023, in New Bedford, Mass.
Safety
Nantucket Officials Accuse Offshore Wind Developer of Going into Hiding Since Trump's Election
Nantucket’s select board has given Vineyard Wind two weeks to respond to a list of demands.
July 29, 2025
The security gate at the entrance to the Red Chris Mine near Iskut, British Columbia, is shown on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Safety
3 Workers Trapped in Canadian Mine
They have air, food and water as rescuers try to gain access to them.
July 25, 2025
A 2018 photo from the Husky Energy refinery explosion in Superior, Wisconsin.
Safety
Trump's Plan to Defund Chemical Safety Board Puts Lives at Risk, Expert Warns
Q&A: How eliminating the chemical safety watchdog could unleash hidden industrial dangers.
July 22, 2025
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Worker Dies at California Frozen Burrito Plant
The worker was caught when a machine inadvertently activated during cleaning.
July 21, 2025