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Mechel Suspends Work at Several Facilities in Two Southern Kuzbass Mines
Dec. 7, 2011 - Mechel OAO has suspended work at several facilities at two of Southern Kuzbass Coal Company’s mines following a check by of the Southern Siberian department of the Federal Agency for Ecological, Technological and Nuclear Monitoring.

OSHA Cites Legend Tube and Metal Sales for Safety Violations
Nov. 16, 2011 - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Legend Tube and Metal Sales Inc. for 21 safety and health violations for operating unsafe cranes that struck and injured two workers.

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Earns Germany's "Corporate Health Award"
Nov. 7, 2011 - ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG has won for the second time in a row Germany’s leading prize for health management: the “Corporate Health Award” run by Handelsblatt, TÜV SÜD Life Service, and EuPD Research.

Don B. Daily Memorial Fund Selects Recipients
Nov. 3, 2011 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation are proud to announce the first-year recipients of the newly established Don B. Daily Memorial Fund to Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health.

U.S. Steel Chairman Elected to National Safety Council Board
Nov. 1, 2011 - The National Safety Council announced the election of U.S. Steel Chairman and CEO John P. Surma and three other new members to its Board of Directors.

worldsteel Honors Four Members for Safety and Health Excellence
Oct. 14, 2011 - worldsteel has recognized four member companies—Tata Steel Europe, Gerdau, Metinvest Holding, and NatSteel—for excellence in their safety and health programs.

OSHA Cites ABC Coke Following Worker Fatality
Sep. 27, 2011 - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited ABC Coke for 27 safety and health violations following the death of a worker in March. Proposed penalties total $124,000.

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