COVID-19 deaths in the United State topped 65,000 on the May 1st, the equivalent of wiping my entire hometown of Danville, California off of the map, with an extra 15,000 deaths thrown in for good measure. The virus now kills as many Americans as cancer and heart disease each day. As the country, and the world, enter various levels of lockdown, we find ourselves trapped inside with our families and roommates, searching for fragments of positive news that could point to a possible path back to normalcy.
In uncertain times, humans rely on optimism. We cling to every news article that highlights a potential vaccine or suggests that the curve may be flattening. Unfortunately, the reality is not as simple. We will see a return to normalcy. However, our interpretation of “normal” will change decidedly.
- US Department of Labor urges caution to avoid fall, electrical, other hazards during spring storm cleanup throughout South Dakota
- CORRECTED: US Department of Labor finds Breckenridge contractor willfully exposed workers to trench hazards after fatal cave-in
- Grand jury indicts Didion Milling Inc., six managers on nine counts related to five deaths, numerous serious injuries in 2017 Cambria corn mill explosion
- US Department of Labor cites Continental Tire plant for multiple safety violations after 3 workers suffer severe injuries on consecutive days
- US Department of Labor reminds Northeast employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness
- US Department of Labor reminds Southwest employers that workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness
- Serial violator: South Dakota contractor faces serious and willful citations following 2 separate inspections for workers in unprotected trenches
- US Department of Labor emphasis program to prevent hearing loss moves to enforcement phase begins May 17
- US Department of Labor cites oil company after 3 workers suffer severe injuries in North Dakota well explosion
- US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership to train, protect workers from construction hazards at Wisconsin Center Expansion project
- OSHA to offer on-site, online training event from Aug. 2-4 to enhance safety, health of federal workers
- US Department of Labor cites 2 Georgia construction contractors after Yellow River bridge collapse takes worker’s life
- US Department of Labor issues willful citations to Edmond asphalt, concrete paving contractor after investigation into 18-year-old worker’s fatal injury
- US Department of Labor renews ‘Star Level’ designation of Acushnet Company, Custom Operations for workplace safety, health achievements
- Worker suffers arm amputation from brick crushing machine with previously identified defect, employer failed to repair deficiency
