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Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations — Occupational Health & Safety

Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations — Occupational Health & Safety

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Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer Rat Plumbing was fined $529,640 for safety violations after serious injuries to a construction worker during a trench collapse. By Stasia DeMarco Feb 24, 2025 The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has cited Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer…

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Department of Labor finds one of the largest makers of reclaimed rubber flooring exposed Austin-area employees to willful, serious safety violations

Department of Labor finds one of the largest makers of reclaimed rubber flooring exposed Austin-area employees to willful, serious safety violations

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Ecore International cited for 16 violations at Mexia plant, faces $299K in penalties AUSTIN, TX – While one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of commercial flooring and surfaces — including recycled rubber products used throughout the nation in playgrounds, fitness centers and sports fields — touts its products’ safety and environmental benefits, a U.S. Department of…

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