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Worker Killed By Sheet Of Falling Glass In Santa Rosa
The Sonoma County coroner’s office has identified the worker who was killed by falling sheets of glass Friday morning as 21-year-old Hugo Tapia of Windsor.
Worker Fatally Crushed By Machine At Bay Point Plant
An Antioch man died after he was crushed by an industrial mixer at a manufacturing plant in Bay Point on Monday, authorities said Tuesday.
Popular Disneyland Rides Closed As Resort Reviews Safety
Three rides at Disneyland, including the famous Space Mountain roller coaster, were temporarily closed as the company reviews its safety protocols after being cited by state regulators.
Chevron Allowed To Restart Unit Damaged In Richmond Refinery Fire
Operations are set to resume at a unit of Chevron’s Richmond refinery involved in a major fire last August after state regulators on Friday lifted the order that shut it down.
2012 Chevron Refinery Fire Ignites New Legislative Efforts
Two East Bay lawmakers have introduced bills in Sacramento meant to address issues that they say came up following last year’s Chevron Refinery fire.
State Fines Chevron $1 Million For Richmond Refinery Fire
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health had fined Chevron nearly $1 million for worker safety violations related to a massive Aug. 6 fire at the company’s Richmond refinery.
Forklift Operator Killed At Oakland Recycling Firm Identified
A forklift operator killed in an accident at a plastic recycling company in Oakland has been identified as Eduardo Martinez Barajas, 34, according to the Alameda County coroner’s bureau.
Worker Killed In Accident At Oakland Plastics Factory
A worker who was killed in an industrial accident at an East Oakland plastics company Thursday was a forklift operator who was trying to service a forklift, a Cal/OSHA spokesman said.
Site Of Chevron Richmond Refinery Fire Deemed Hazardous
Structural engineers on Monday deemed the site of last week’s Chevron refinery fire in Richmond hazardous for human entry after looking at the failed pipe that leaked and sent a towering plume of black smoke into the sky.
Six Flags Roller Coaster Remains Closed As Cal-OSHA Investigates
The Superman Ultimate Flight roller coaster ride at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom remains closed Tuesday while the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigates why it stalled 150 feet above the ground Sunday.
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