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Construction Deaths Up 10% in 2014

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percent in 2014, totaling 874, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. . The leading cause of death in 2014 in construction, which killed 349 workers, was falling. These incidents typically involve vehicles in a highway work zone. Construction-related deaths increased 9.5

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Business Report: Maryland Exports Hit Record Level In 2014

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billion), Saudi Arabia ($915 million) and China ($714 million), with transportation equipment, chemicals and electronic products leading the surge. Business Report: Maryland Exports Hit Record Level In 2014 appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. The top trade markets for Maryland goods and services are Canada ($1.9

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Man Kills 2 DOT Workers, Sues Contractor

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Stafford of Fortville, Indiana, guilty in the deaths of two road construction workers in May 9, 2014. . Prosecutor Matthew Bigler said Stafford was driving in excess of 70 mph in the construction zone. 49, Indianapolis.

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OSHA Cites Contractor After Death of a Minor

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on June 18, 2014. An OSHA investigation found the crane operator was unaware that the teen was directed to stand in an inadequately marked danger zone. The teen also was not provided required protective headgear. OSHA cited the company for 13 serious safety violations and has proposed penalties of $44,730.'

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Policy Of Cranes and Derricks near Power Lines to Stay until Rule Can Be Changed

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This enforcement policy is effective April 30, 2014 and will continue until further notice. Proximity alarm and insulating link use under 1926.1408 power line safety (up to 350 kV) equipment operations. Insulating link/device use under 1926.1410 power line safety (all voltages) equipment operations closer than the Table A zone.

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NAPA Announces Winners of Asphalt Operations Safety Award

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The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced the winners of its 2014 Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation Award.

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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The program transforms State University of New York (SUNY) campuses, private colleges and universities, and university communities across the state into tax-free zones for new and expanding businesses. ?Business Just next door to Long Island MacArthur Airport is Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #52.