Oregon OSHA issues $54K workplace safety fine against Oregon State Hospital

Oregon OSHA’s citation says the hospital didn’t look at ways to prevent future injuries and illness from happening and didn’t investigate all injuries last year.

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon State Hospital is facing a $54,000 fine for failing to investigate workplace injuries.

The citation, brought by the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, alleges that from January 2021 to June 2022 the hospital didn’t investigate every time workers suffered an injury or illness that caused them to miss work, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported

The hospital didn’t look at ways to prevent future injuries and illness from occurring, according to the citation.

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