'Model workplaces' not always so safe

By Chris Hamby

Deaths and preventable mishaps recur in 'voluntary protection' club

Excerpts from this story referencing "area director":

"… left OSHA earlier this year after a long career as an inspector, assistant area director and compliance assistance specialist in Pennsylvania. “The whole concept …"

"… nd injuries.”David DiTommaso, who left OSHA in 2005 after 25 years as an area director in Montana, said, “If you have an OSHA violation and somebody died as a …"

Lost letter: How government fails to deliver on worker safety

By Chris Hamby

Persistent hazards at a top U.S. employer underscore regulators’ mixed message — and inconsistent tactics

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"… il processing center.“This is concerning me,” Al D’Imperio, OSHA’s area director in Philadelphia, wrote of the large processing center in a February 2010 e …"

In U.S. Steel town, fatal gas explosion goes unpunished by OSHA

By Jim Morris

The 2009 death of Nick Revetta exposes flaws in the system designed to protect American workers.

Excerpts from this story referencing "gas processing equipment":

"… ick was caught in that rush. Power Piping was brought in to help refurbish gas processing equipment. “You could see it every day,” says Patrick, a U.S. Steel employee who …"

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As Clean Air Act sentencing nears, Justice cites violations at Texas Citgo refinery

By Jim Morris

Justice Department alleges environmental and worker safety violations continue to plague Citgo's Texas refinery.

Excerpts from this story referencing "area director":

"… employees from the release of toxic chemicals,” Michael Rivera, OSHA’s area director in Corpus Christi, said in a written statement.Suzie Canales, executive di …"

Even after workplace deaths, companies avoid OSHA penalties

By Chris Hamby

Following jobsite fatalities, OSHA vows crackdowns -- but sometimes collects nothing, a Center investigation found.

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"… ve prevented” Grobsmith’s death, OSHA wrote.In 2009, OSHA’s Syracuse area director authorized the maximum fine for violations related to Grobsmith’s death …"