OSHA investigates deaths of Amazon workers in New Jersey
Three Amazon workers died within the past month and were employed at company facilities in New Jersey.
Three Amazon workers died within the past month and were employed at company facilities in New Jersey.
In the last month, five construction workers fell off of roofs in the Philadelphia region. Now, OSHA is calling on local construction firms to take necessary safety measures for their workers.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began their probe after an employee was hospitalized at the theme park last month.
OSHA, the Occupational and Safety Administration, says dozens of outdoor workers die each year because of heat related illnesses, and thousands more become sick.
Rich discusses the expiration of the Patriot Act, Caitlyn Jenner's photo shoot for Vanity Fair, and the Supreme Court ruling that a man was wrongly convicted for posting threats on Facebook. He also talked with authors Josh Packard and Matthew Schmitz, and labor lawyer Rick Grimaldi.
Accidents with nail guns send about 37,000 people to the emergency room each year.
OSHA cited Dorney Park under its parent company, Cedar Fair, in connection with an incident on June 9th.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Monday it's proposing a $7,000 fine for Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom's failure to protect outdoor and concession stand workers from sunlight and other heat sources.
Since the deadly demolition site building collapse in center city one year ago, the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections has been working more closely with federal workplace safety officials.
A new OSHA report a report pins much of the responsibility on demolition contractor Griffin Campbell and heavy equipment operator Sean Benschop. The building's owner and the Salvation Army are not mentioned.
An architect involved in a fatal building demolition in Philadelphia is refusing to turn over documents sought by the Department of Labor.
From ergonomics to mold and other building toxins, OSHA regulates the working conditions that may harm workers.
Kenneth Edelin notes that contractor Griffin Campbell was on site when the 40-foot wall collapsed onto the Salvation Army Thrift Store, killing six people and injuring more than a dozen others.
The attendants work for a firm call PrimeFlight, which is contracted by the airlines to provide help to travelers needing wheelchairs.
Restroom breaks are covered by both labor laws, which talk about the length, timing, and payment for breaks and occupational safety and health regulations.
Could staying up late (like so many did last night to watch the Phillies clobber the Rockies) jeopardize safety at the work place the next day?
Emergency dispatchers say the accident happened at a construction site at 5th and Chestnut Streets just after 1 PM.
A woman from Upper Dublin, Montgomery County, is bracing for Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica as the powerful storm moves with winds near 145 mph.
A suspect broke into several cars on Brown Street in Philadelphia in June.
Alec Bohm was named as the National League's starting third baseman for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, becoming the Phillies' first ASG starting 3B since Scott Rolen in 2002.
Surveillance video released by Philadelphia police on Wednesday shows the suspects wanted for shooting five men in South Philly.
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Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
The Sixers say they've barred Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin from their training facility after his unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee at a Phillies game.
A woman from Upper Dublin, Montgomery County, is bracing for Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica as the powerful storm moves with winds near 145 mph.
A suspect broke into several cars on Brown Street in Philadelphia in June.
Upper Darby police are searching for six men who allegedly lured a Philadelphia man into a trap and ambushed him in a deadly shooting Wednesday.
A woman from Upper Dublin, Montgomery County, is bracing for Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica as the powerful storm moves with winds near 145 mph.
A suspect broke into several cars on Brown Street in Philadelphia in June.
An 84-year-old man was killed in a house fire in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Upper Darby police are searching for six men who allegedly lured a Philadelphia man into a trap and ambushed him in a deadly shooting Wednesday.
John Fry, 63, has been Drexel's president since 2010 and will start his tenure at the 30,500-student Temple after Drexel names new leadership, Temple said in a statement.
Families said the event at the Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden is the perfect way to start the holiday.
The Ocean City Beach Patrol said about a dozen lifeguards saved nine people, including two children who were caught in a strong rip current at the 9th Street beach.
The Biden administration's Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm, giving a major boost to a project that would be New Jersey's first.
North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello said the city council approved a resolution Tuesday to suspend restrictions on certain beach tents, cabanas and canopies.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Expect another gorgeous day on Wednesday with seasonably mild temps, plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds and very low humidity.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
Three good Samaritans are being hailed as heroes for saving the lives of two children trapped in a burning car in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday night.
After severe weather Sunday, the Philadelphia region is starting July off today with sunny skies from start to finish.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Record numbers of travelers are expected to hit the road for the 4th of July this week. Many are headed to Jersey Shore destinations like Margate.
Three people were killed after a small bus rear-ended a truck and caught fire on the Route 1 Media Bypass in Delaware County on Tuesday.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
Alec Bohm was named as the National League's starting third baseman for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, becoming the Phillies' first ASG starting 3B since Scott Rolen in 2002.
The Sixers say they've barred Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin from their training facility after his unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee at a Phillies game.
The Philadelphia Phillies continue to dominate MLB's monthly awards as Bryce Harper and Cristopher Sánchez were named the Player and Pitcher of the Month for June.
Trea Turner hit two long home runs, and the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies hung on to beat the struggling Chicago Cubs 6-4.
Howard Eskin, a longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster, has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season.
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is riding out Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica as the major Category 4 storm barrels toward the Caribbean island Wednesday.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its 6th anniversary on June 28 with a celebratory luncheon at their newest seaside dining destination, The Terrace.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
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A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help finding a suspect accused of breaking into several cars in Northern Liberties in June.
Some police departments are reconsidering what they do with guns they no longer need after an investigation by CBS News, The Trace and Reveal found some former law enforcement guns ended up at crime scenes.
The public is being welcomed back onto the Battleship New Jersey after repairs and maintenance on the historic ship.
Hurricane Beryl is bearing down on jamaica right now as residents prepare for the powerful storm.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.