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OSHA Cites Milwaukee Tire Recycler For Follow-Up Failure

February 6, 2013 11:45 am | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | Comments

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a citation for Milwaukee, Wis.-based Shindler Tire Recycling LLC after the company failed to follow up on 12 safety violations discovered in an August 2011 inspection. OSHA’s Milwaukee branch says the company did not act on developing a written hazard communication program.

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Technology Could Let Users Disable Guns

May 22, 2013 7:58 am | by Martha Mendoza, AP National Writer | News | Comments

The new Yardarm Technologies LLC system would trigger an alarm on an owner's cellphone if a gun is moved, and the owner could then hit a button to activate the safety and disable the weapon. New guns would come with a microchip on the body and antennas winding around the grip.

Safety Board: ATF Blocking Plant Blast Probe

May 22, 2013 7:38 am | News | Comments

Federal agents and the state fire marshal have effectively barred a federal safety panel from the site of a Texas fertilizer plant blast that killed 15 people and injured about 200 others, hampering its investigation, the panel's chairman said.   

The New Food Fight: Defending Against Labeling Litigation

May 21, 2013 3:38 pm | by Andrew J. Scholz, Matthew R. Shindell, and Matthew D. Cabral, Goldberg Segalla LLP | Articles | Comments

Only a very small portion of this litigation actually relates to manufacturing defect claims allegedly resulting in consumer injuries or death, such as with salmonella outbreaks. Rather, the bulk of the litigation is focused on alleged “false advertising” associated with food labeling.

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Preparing To Succeed When Your Network Has Been Breached

May 21, 2013 3:34 pm | by Jeff Multz, Director of North America Midmarket Sales, Dell SecureWorks | Articles | Comments

According to the 2013 Verizon Data Breach report, 22 organizations, mainly in manufacturing and professional services, with only one to 100 employees became a victim to cyber espionage last year. And 23 firms, mainly in manufacturing with 101 to 1,000 employees, also were breached.

France: Drug Company On Trial, Suspected In Deaths

May 21, 2013 12:28 pm | News | Comments

A French drug company and its founder are on trial on charges of misleading the public about a diabetes drug marketed as a weight loss method and suspected in hundreds of deaths. But after years of delays in one of France's biggest recent health scandals, the proceedings could still be pushed back further.

Chinese Rice Contaminated With Cadmium

May 21, 2013 8:22 am | News | Comments

An official notice Tuesday said mills in Hunan province's Youxian county were ordered to suspend business and recall their products after samples showed excessive cadmium levels. It said the mills had been operating legally and sourced their rice from local farmers.

United Restarts 787 Flights After Grounding

May 21, 2013 8:14 am | by Joshua Freed, Associated Press | News | Comments

The failure of Boeing's newest, flashiest and most important plane embarrassed the company and its customers. Both United CEO Jeff Smisek and Boeing CEO Jim McNerney were on board Monday's flight, and United promoted the plane's return to service.  

Sports Seem OK For Many With Heart-Zapping Device

May 21, 2013 7:53 am | by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer | News | Comments

A registry tracked 372 people who stuck with competitive sports after having a defibrillator surgically implanted to guard against dangerous irregular heartbeats — and found that the lifesaving device worked when needed despite the physical exertion.  

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New ATEX-Approved Pneumatic Vacuums For Hazardous Locations

May 20, 2013 2:30 pm | Products | Comments

 Nortech Vacuum Products has announced a new line of ATEX-approved pneumatic vacuums for hazardous locations, which eliminate the threat of static electricity by combining static conductive design with inherent safe pneumatic vacuum technology. 

Marine Who Dumped Toxins Felt Illness Was Payback

May 20, 2013 1:55 pm | by Allen G. Breed, AP National Writer | News | Comments

As a young Marine electronics technician at Camp Lejeune in the mid-1970s, the Massachusetts man figured he'd dumped hundreds of gallons of toxic solvents onto the ground. It would be decades before he realized that he had unknowingly contributed to the worst drinking water contamination in the country's history.

U.S.: Pakistan Moves To Curb Dangerous Fertilizers

May 20, 2013 10:43 am | by Rebecca Santana, Associated Press | News | Comments

A top American military officer says Pakistan has taken steps to prevent fertilizers made in Pakistan from being used for roadside bombs targeting American troops in Afghanistan. Brig. Gen. Robert P. Walters Jr. spoke Monday in Islamabad on ways to counter the bombs often referred to as improvised explosive devices.

Consumer Group Flags High SPF Ratings On Sunscreen

May 20, 2013 8:21 am | by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer | News | Comments

A survey of 1,400 sunscreen products by the Environmental Working Group finds that most products meet new federal requirements put in place last December. The rules from the Food and Drug Administration ban terms like "waterproof," which regulators consider misleading, and require that sunscreens filter out both ultraviolet A and B rays.

At Least 12 Dead In China Factory Explosion

May 20, 2013 8:10 am | News | Comments

The force of the blast flung broken glass, smashed concrete, and other debris as far as 200 meters (600 feet), reports said. Walls in outlying buildings were flattened and glass shattered. A total of 34 people were inside the factory at the time of the blast, and survivors were rushed to hospital. The cause of the blast and condition of those injured were not immediately known.

Whirlpool Cancer Cluster Lawsuit Will Take Years

May 20, 2013 7:55 am | by John Seewer, Associated Press | News | Comments

The wait for answers is far from over for parents who for years have lived with the worry of not knowing what's behind the mysterious cancers that have sickened dozens of children in a rural area of northern Ohio. Despite a federal civil lawsuit that points toward a possible cause, the issue is far from settled.

Don’t Give In To Bird Activity At Your Facility

May 17, 2013 8:08 am | by Patrick T. Copps, MS, B.C.E., Technical Services Manager, Orkin, LLC | Articles | Comments

Although some birds are beautiful creatures to watch, others are considered pests that can wreak havoc on your property and products. There are three types of birds in particular that you should discuss with your pest management provider: pigeons, sparrows and starlings.

The Ten Commandments Of Industrial Ethernet

May 17, 2013 8:02 am | by Mike Fahrion, Director of Product Management, B&B Electronics | Articles | Comments

A Wi-Fi-enabled computer can connect to multiple networks at the same time.  Your employees can give a hacker a pathway into your internal network simply by powering up a laptop.  Imagine the mess an eco-terrorist could make if he didn’t like the look of your smokestack.

Authorities: Crime Not Ruled Out In Texas Blast

May 17, 2013 7:49 am | by Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press | News | Comments

Investigators working in the remnants of an exploded Texas fertilizer plant sifted by hand through untold kernels of corn, moved tons of debris and conducted more than 400 interviews, while searching for the missing piece to solve what many officials compared to an extraordinary puzzle.

Labor Group: Apple Making Progress At Foxconn

May 17, 2013 7:44 am | News | Comments

The Fair Labor Association said Thursday that Apple's largest supplier, Foxconn, has made all recommended improvements to working conditions that were due by the end of December. The group says there have been "notable increases" in workers' participation in union committees.

China: Cadillac Recalling SUVs To Fix Wheel Nuts

May 17, 2013 7:38 am | News | Comments

China's product safety agency says General Motors Co.'s main Chinese joint venture is recalling Cadillac SUVs to correct a problem with nuts that hold their wheels in place. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said Friday that Shanghai GM will recall 2,653 imported Cadillac SRXs.

The Hidden Cost Of Summer Heat

May 16, 2013 2:29 pm | by Megan Browning, Big Ass Fans | Articles | Comments

Uncomfortable working conditions lead to heat-related illnesses and decreased productivity, which negatively affect the bottom line of the business. When working conditions become distracting and debilitating to workers, personal comfort must be addressed to regain lost productivity.

Bill Would Limit Lawsuits Over Lead Contamination

May 16, 2013 2:17 pm | by Jordan Shapiro, Associated Press | News | Comments

The measure passed late Wednesday night would exempt the Doe Run Resources Corp. from punitive damages if the court determines the company is making a "good faith" effort to clean up the contaminated sites. Otherwise, punitive damages would be capped at $2.5 million per lawsuit.

CPSC Recalls About 55,000 Popcorn Makers

May 16, 2013 1:41 pm | News | Comments

The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday issued a voluntary recall for about 55,000 microwave popcorn makers sold by Avon, because of the potential for fire and burns. The popcorn makers were made in Taiwan and have the item number 474-105. They consist of a clear tub and a yellow vented lid, the CPSC said.

Robots To Help Brazil Provide World Cup Security

May 16, 2013 12:33 pm | by Tales Azzoni, AP Sports Writer | News | Comments

The Brazilian government has bought 30 security robots to improve public safety during the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics. The government paid nearly $3.5 million for the small unmanned ground vehicles which can provide surveillance, bomb removal and other law-enforcement missions.

Only 2 Of 13 Small SUVs Do Well In Crash Tests

May 16, 2013 10:17 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | Comments

Subaru's 2014 Forester was the only vehicle to get a "good" rating. The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport received an "acceptable" rating. But top-selling models such as the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Jeep Wrangler received only "marginal" or "poor" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Cambodian Shoe Factory Collapse Kills 2

May 16, 2013 8:12 am | by Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press | News | Comments

About 50 workers were inside the factory south of Phnom Penh, the capital, when the ceiling caved in, said police officer Khem Pannara. He said heavy iron equipment stored on the floor above appeared to have caused the collapse. Two bodies were pulled from the wreckage and seven people were injured, he said.

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