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Commission Issues Decision in Kiewit Power Constructors Co.
September 28, 2018Kiewit contested the citation and filed a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment, claiming that the cited standard is invalid because it was promulgated without notice-and-comment rulemaking. Kiewit also sought a declaratory order affirming the invalidity of § 1926.50(g).
Commission Issues Decision in BP Products North America, Inc., and BP-Husky Refining, LLC
September 27, 2018BP Products North America, Inc. operates a petroleum refinery in Oregon, Ohio. The refinery is owned by BP-Husky Refining, LLC. As part of its Refinery National Emphasis Program, a team of compliance officers and industrial hygienists from the Occupational Safety…
OSHRC Extends Comment Period in Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
September 26, 2018By publication in today’s Federal Register, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission is extending the comment period in its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to November 16, 2018 (link).
ALJ Decision Becomes a Final Order of the Commission in Pro-Spec Corporation dba Pro-Spec Painting
September 25, 2018This proceeding is before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (“the Commission” or “OSHRC”) pursuant to § 10(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. § 659(c) (“the Act”). Pro-Spec Corporation dba Pro-Spec Painting (“Respondent”…
Commission Issues Direction for Review and Remand Order in O’Harra’s Complete Plumbing Service, LLC
September 12, 2018An order issued by Chief Administrative Law Judge Covette Rooney approving an informal settlement agreement between O’Harra’s Complete Plumbing Service, LLC and the Secretary was docketed on August 15, 2018. O’Harra’s filed a petition for discretionary review of the Judge’s…
ALJ Decision Becomes a Final Order of the Commission in Insulation-N-Coatings d/b/a Force Enterprises
September 10, 2018While on their way to another inspection, CSHO Kevin McElvany and trainee Wanlipa Quade saw an active, open trench in Bismarck, North Dakota. (Tr. 66)
ALJ Issues Significant Order in Brendel Construction, Inc
September 7, 2018This matter is before the Court on Complainant’s Motion For Reconsideration of the Court’s Order on Motion to Amend (“Motion’).
OSHRC Seeking Comments for Revisions to its Rules of Procedure
September 7, 2018The Commission announced today in the Federal Register that it is seeking comments for revisions to its Rules of Procedure. The comment period runs from September 7—October 9.
ALJ Decision Becomes a Final Order of the Commission in Berwick Electric Company
August 28, 2018While installing a cable to energize a sulfur dioxide scrubber at the Ray Nixon power plant just outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado, one of Respondent’s employees broke his arm while attempting to lift a cable. (Tr. 52).
ALJ Decision Becomes a Final Order of the Commission in Century Communities, Inc., dba Century Communities of GA
August 28, 2018Century Communities, Inc., dba Century Communities of GA, LLC (Century), a general contractor, contests a one-item Citation and Notification of Penalty issued February 16, 2017, by the Secretary.