Occupational Safety and Health Administration

NMG Provides Quarterly Update: Changing Market Dynamics and Intensified Commercial Negotiations Underpin Phase-2 Growth

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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NMG operates a concentrator, two shaping modules, two commercial-scale purification furnaces, and a coating unit for a nameplate capacity of 2,000 tonnes per annum (“tpa”).

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  • NMG operates a concentrator, two shaping modules, two commercial-scale purification furnaces, and a coating unit for a nameplate capacity of 2,000 tonnes per annum (“tpa”).
  • NMG has successfully and repeatedly produced on-specifications batches of active anode material as per potential customers’ individual requirements.
  • NMG has also appointed Pomerleau as Construction Manager for the pre-construction stage of its Phase-2 commercial facilities.
  • NMG is focused on securing the best agreements and positioning the Company for long-term growth in the Western industry.

APTIM Completes the Dismantlement & Disposal of the SSSB

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company, Naval Sea Systems Command, Water, Business development, Maintenance, Engineering, SSSB, NAVSEA, NRC, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Navy, Recycling

The SSSB received, held, and prepared previously used reactor components designated for ship-out or reuse.

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  • The SSSB received, held, and prepared previously used reactor components designated for ship-out or reuse.
  • APTIM took possession of the SSSB in Virginia and towed it 1,500 nautical miles on a heavy lift barge to Alabama, where it was removed from the water and placed on blocks for dismantlement.
  • APTIM received approval from NAVSEA based on an NRC technical review and recommendation to release the site.
  • The final report and contract closeout are expected to be completed at the end of October.

OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations at NSC Safety Congress & Expo

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday announced its most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2023.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday announced its most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2023.
  • Eric Harbin, OSHA Region 6 administrator, presented the preliminary data for "OSHA's Top 10" during the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the world's largest annual gathering of safety professionals.
  • "As a safety community, we must come together to acknowledge these persistent trends and identify solutions to better protect workers."
  • The Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for FY 2023, which ended Sept. 30, are:

INVESTIGATION ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates Dollar Tree, Inc.’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – DLTR

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of Dollar Tree, Inc. (“Dollar Tree”) (NASDAQ: DLTR) breached their fiduciary duties to Dollar Tree and its shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of Dollar Tree, Inc. (“Dollar Tree”) (NASDAQ: DLTR) breached their fiduciary duties to Dollar Tree and its shareholders.
  • Scott+Scott is investigating whether members of Dollar Tree’s board of directors caused or allowed Dollar Tree to operate in an unlawful or otherwise improper fashion, causing damage to Dollar Tree and its shareholders.
  • Dollar Tree and Family Dollar have been frequent targets of governmental scrutiny over their lack of safety protections for their employees.
  • If you are a Dollar Tree shareholder, you may have legal claims against Dollar Tree’s directors and officers.

TMS INTERNATIONAL RECEIVES 52 NSA SAFETY AWARDS

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TMS International recently received a total of 52 Safety Awards from the National Slag Association (NSA) for its sites in the United States and Canada, the most awards of any steel mill services company.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TMS International recently received a total of 52 Safety Awards from the National Slag Association (NSA) for its sites in the United States and Canada, the most awards of any steel mill services company.
  • The NSA Safety Awards recognize superior performance as measured against Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable injury rates.
  • "The company is honored to receive these important awards and is proud of the culture of safety that is built into every facet of our organization," said Raymond Kalouche, President and CEO, TMS International.
  • In addition, TMS congratulates Veronica Tilley, a TMS Site Administrator, at the company's Gary, Indiana, operation on winning the 2023 NSA Safety Slogan Contest.

SkillHero and CareerSafe Announce Partnership for Skilled Trades Training

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillHero, the leading career network for the skilled trades, is thrilled to announce its partnership with CareerSafe, the premier provider of innovative and affordable online training. This strategic collaboration will bring CareerSafe's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training and professional development programs to the members of SkillHero's extensive network.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillHero , the leading career network for the skilled trades, is thrilled to announce its partnership with CareerSafe, the premier provider of innovative and affordable online training.
  • SkillHero is the preferred national provider of CareerSafe's online training for early career individuals looking to enter the skilled trades.
  • By incorporating CareerSafe's renowned OSHA 10-Hour training into the SkillHero platform, both organizations strive to promote a safe and knowledgeable skilled workforce across the United States.
  • "We're excited about this partnership as both SkillHero and CareerSafe share a common goal of educating and training young workers to excel in their chosen careers," stated Sherry Pruitt, Executive Director of CareerSafe of CareerSafe.

UL Solutions Announces Expanded Scope of Recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory to Serve Local Customers

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that 42 of its facilities participating in the United States (U.S.) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program (SNAP) are now recognized testing sites under the UL Solutions legal entity UL LLC and its scope of recognition in OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program. The OSHA NRTL Program enables product certification bodies, such as UL Solutions, to certify products used in the U.S. workplace. OSHA's action allows UL Solutions to continue serving customers locally at a total of 55 NRTL recognized testing sites following OSHA's termination of SNAP.

Key Points: 
  • UL Solutions' 42 facilities operating under the Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program are now recognized testing sites under OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program, allowing UL Solutions to continue critical safety work and serve customers locally.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that 42 of its facilities participating in the United States (U.S.) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program (SNAP) are now recognized testing sites under the UL Solutions legal entity UL LLC and its scope of recognition in OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program.
  • OSHA's action allows UL Solutions to continue serving customers locally at a total of 55 NRTL recognized testing sites following OSHA's termination of SNAP.
  • "We are pleased that OSHA approved our application requesting the conversion of our 42 Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program sites to recognized testing sites under our scope of recognition in OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program," said Rick Titus, accreditation manager, UL Solutions.

Court Enters $10.5 Million Judgment in Forklift Amputation Injury Case

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Extremities, Leg, Lawyer, Judgement, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, District court, Occupational safety and health, Knee, Safety, Injury, Warehouse

McALLEN, Texas, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Hidalgo County judge has entered a final judgment of more than $10.5 million on behalf of a worker injured in a 2017 forklift accident, finding the manufacturer sold a defective machine.

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  • Mr. Zieske was working as a forklift operator at a warehouse in South Texas when he momentarily lost his balance, causing his left leg to extend outside the operator compartment.
  • His leg became stuck between the forklift and a warehouse column, resulting in injuries that required the leg to be amputated from the knee and below.
  • During the trial, lawyers showed evidence of negligence by Hyster-Yale Group for a defective design of the Yale Lift Truck Model.
  • A final judgment of over $10.5 million was issued on September 29th by Judge Letty Lopez in the 389th District Court in Hidalgo County.

Leeward Renewable Energy Announces Safety Milestone, Achieving Over One Million Person-hours with Zero OSHA-Recordable Employee Injuries

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Utilities, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, LRE, Accident, Consciousness, Safety, Risk management

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC (LRE) today announced that it recently achieved over one million employee work-hours without a single Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable injury over a period of more than three consecutive years.

Key Points: 
  • Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC (LRE) today announced that it recently achieved over one million employee work-hours without a single Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable injury over a period of more than three consecutive years.
  • This accomplishment reflects LRE's steadfast commitment to creating a safe and secure work environment for its dedicated team.
  • In alignment with OSHA guidelines, recordable injuries encompass incidents requiring medical treatment beyond initial aid, resulting in loss of consciousness, time off, restricted work, or job transfers.
  • At LRE, safety is not just a priority; it is a fundamental value ingrained in every aspect of the Company’s operations.

Alpha Motor Corporation Announces Appointment of Todd Foley as Government Relations Policy Advisor

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Motor Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Foley as Government Relations Policy Advisor.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Motor Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Foley as Government Relations Policy Advisor.
  • Prior to that, Mr. Foley served as Senior Vice President for Policy, Government and International Relations and Strategy at the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), the leading organization representing the renewable energy industry.
  • His extensive background in energy and technology policy, coupled with his commitment to sustainability, makes him a valuable addition to the Alpha Motor Corporation team.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Todd Foley to Alpha Motor Corporation," said Edward Lee, Founder and CEO at Alpha Motor Corporation.