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United Ethanol Cited with 15 Safety Violations

OSHA issues the violations after a worker became engulfed in a grain bin earlier in the year.

Methane Leak Kills Six Spanish Coal Miners

Ten other miners are believed to be trapped in the deep mine in Leon, the Spanish newspaper El Pais reports.

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BP Opens Houston Supercomputer Center

Calling it the world's largest supercomputer for commercial research, the energy giant said HP and Intel helped it increase its computing power to more than 2.2 petaflops, almost doubling its capability this year.



Third 2013 Recall Announced by Garden Fresh Foods

This one involves approximately 103,080 additional pounds of ready-to-eat chicken and ham products because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Life Sentence for Doctor at Heart of Hepatitis Outbreak

Dr. Dipak Desai of Las Vegas is eligible for parole after 18 years, and his co-defendant received a term of eight to 21 years in prison.

NYC's Mayor Seeks Delay in Flood Insurance Reforms

Mayor Bloomberg released a RAND Corporation study Oct. 25 that showed new FEMA flood maps will put thousands of additional properties in the floodplain, causing owners’ insurance premiums to soar.

NIOSH Releases Data Suggesting Battery Use is Critical for Optimal Respirator Performance

The fact sheet suggests that when the battery is not stored properly, the respirator may not perform correctly.

Antibiotic Risk in Livestock Harmful to Population and Not Likely To Change Soon

New research from a Johns Hopkins University panel that assesses the safety of antibiotic use in livestock warns that the general public may face serious health risks.

Safety Fault Found in Bus that Killed Cyclist in San Francisco

New information shows that the bus lacked a feature designed to prevent entrapment of cyclists.

Purse Designer's Corporate Office and Showroom Cited

OSHA issued $77,000 in fines to Rebecca Minkoff for allegedly breaking several safety rules.

OSHA Extends Silica Rulemaking Comment Period

Stakeholders have until Jan. 27 to comment and until Dec. 12 to submit a notice of intention to appear at OSHA's "informal public hearings" about the proposed rule.

SAFETY Listserv Moving to Arizona State

Ralph Stuart, CIH, the popular list's moderator, sent a message today saying Jonathan Klane "has agreed to take on the list owner and moderator responsibilities."

OR-OSHA Proposes Signage Rule Changes

The amendments to the agency's general industry and construction standards would keep them harmonized with federal OSHA's standards.

Chlorofluorocarbon Inhalers Fully Phased Out This Year

FDA announced the phase-out will be completed by Dec. 31.

Three Mines Receive MSHA POV Notices

The Pattern of Violations screening is the first one conducted since MSHA's revised rule went into effect on March 25, 2013.

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