Citations in Trench Deaths

Cal/OSHA has cited three employers following fatal incidents involving trenches. In one case, the trench collapsed because of an undermined sidewalk next to it. In the other, the collapse happened … Read More »

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Employee’s Failure Results in His Death

An employee’s failure to heed a supervisor’s admonition about entering a permit-required confined space resulted in his death. Despite the employee’s lapse in judgment and failure to follow instructions, the … Read More »

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Fatalities: Resolutions and Lessons

The Cal/OSHA Appeals Board has approved nine settlements in fatality cases, including one dating back a decade. Here are the results of these cases, and some compliance tips to help … Read More »

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