Welcome to Episode 35 of OSHIT covering the death of Mary Roberts, a beloved mother, sister, and wife. Mary was tragically killed in a domestic violence turned workplace violence situation. If you have any comments, questions, or can provide additional clarification to this episode, please email us at podcast.oshit@gmail.com.
Our sources for this episode are:
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=98185.015
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/peoria-il/mary-roberts-4785246
Welcome to Episode 34 of OSHIT where we discuss the loss of Mr. Paul Blas through a forklift crush that took place during a bus moving event by GM Logistics in Barragada, Guam. This podcast is dedicated to the victims, their families, and the prevention of further loss of life from crush incidents.
For additional information on forklift or Powered Industrial Truck Safety, visit OSHA”s website: https://www.osha.gov/powered-industrial-trucks/hazards-solutions
Our sources for the episode can be found below:
https://chitransit.org/topic/1913-weight-of-tmc-model-t80208/
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=109386.015
https://www.genemco.com/products/skytrak-9038t-9000-lb-4x4x4-telescopic-forklift-cbht167090
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.178
Welcome to episode 33 of OSHIT where Kat and Ella had the honor of sitting down with Mrs. Jen Reyes, the incredible wife of Mr. Joe Reyes. Joe’s fatality case was covered on episode 15 “Caught-In: Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC.” originally released on January 20, 2025. If you haven’t listened to that episode, please go back and listen to it before hearing today’s episode.
We want to sincerely thank Jen for her time, and again, admire the incredible wife, mother, and survivor she is.
If you would like to contact us about Joe’s case or any other, please send us an email at Podcast.OSHIT@gmail.com.
Welcome to Episode 32 of OSHIT: Explosion where Ella and Kat discuss the explosion at US Ecology’s Boise, Idaho plant that resulted in the fatality of Alex Green and the hospitalization of 3 others. This podcast is in dedication to the victims, their loved ones, and the prevention of further loss of life due to workplace explosions.
If you'd like to contact Kat and Ella, send us an email at podcast.OSHIT@gmail.com.
The sources used for this episode can be found below:
Welcome to Episode 32 of OSHIT: Explosion where Ella and Kat discuss the explosion at US Ecology’s Boise, Idaho plant that resulted in the fatality of Alex Green and the hospitalization of 3 others
Welcome to episode 31 of OSHIT where Kat talks about the tragic loss of Jjesti Jossue Sanchez-Lara, a beloved father, son, brother, and so much more. This episode discusses the atmospheric hazards that can arise from manure pits, for more information, visit Ohio State University’s website: https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/manure-pit-safety
The sources used during this episode can be found below:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/idlh/7783064.html
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1793566.015
https://www.kttn.com/worker-dies-after-exposure-to-fumes-at-galt-area-pig-barn/
https://www.ruschmeierfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jjesti-Jossue-Sanchez-Lara?obId=34040860
Welcome to episode 30 of OSHIT where Kat and Ella discuss the loss of Carolyn Joyce Brooks while operating a drill press at Surgical Appliance Industries, Inc in January, 2022. This episode is dedicated to Mrs. Brooks, her loved ones, and to the prevention of injuries and fatalities while operating machinery at work. For more information regarding machine guarding, visit OSHA’s website at https://www.osha.gov/machine-guarding.
If you’d like to discuss this case or any other topic with Kat and Ella, send us an email at podcast.oshit@gmail.com or stop by our instagram at podcast.OSHIT.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0cNhISvPjo
https://www.palmerfuneralhome.net/obituary/Carolyn-Brooks#tributewall
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1576181.015
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=102457702
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1576738.015
Welcome to Episode 29 of OSHIT where Kat and Ella discuss the story of Supervisory Correctional Systems Specialist Marc Fischer who died after encountering mail laced narcotics in the mail room at USP Atwater in California. This episode is dedicated to Officer Fischer, and his loved ones and to the many correctional officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Information about avoiding illicit drug exposure while working as a first responder can be found through NIOSH: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/substance-use/fentanyl-toolkit-emergency-responders/index.html
If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse, help is available at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Sources used in this episode can be found below:
https://www.bop.gov/about/history/
https://www.bop.gov/about/history/hero_fischer.jsp
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/marc-fischer-obituary?id=56090454
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1768662.015
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27366-supervisory-correctional-systems-specialist-marc-alan-fischer
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1046/text
https://www.bop.gov/news/20240812-message-from-the-director.jsp
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/media/1364611/dl?inline
https://abc30.com/post/3-facing-drug-charges-following-death-atwater-prison-employee/15209738/
Welcome to episode 28 of OSHIT, where Kat and Ella tell the story of 25 year-old Brooke Schryver who lost her life in a drowning incident on May 29, 2022 off the Lost Coast Trail in California. This episode is dedicated to Brooke, her family, and to the many other victims of drowning off this same beach and trail.
If you’d like to discuss this episode or any other topics with Kat and Ella send us an instagram message or email us at podcast.OSHIT@gmail.com.
Sources used for this episode can be found below:
https://grassrootsecology.app.neoncrm.com/forms/brooke-schryver
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1600290.015
Welcome to episode 27 of OSHIT where Ella talks about the death of Flor Lopez, a 28-year old working at Flack Farms during the summer of 2024.
The sources used during this episode can be found below.
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1753976.015
https://worldanimalfoundation.org/advocate/how-many-people-killed-by-cows/
Welcome to OSHIT Episode 26: Electrocution - Hranec Corporation.
Today’s episode will discuss the electrocution of Mr. Jimmy McGalla while changing out the compressor of an HVAC unit. This episode is dedicated to Mr. Jimmy McGalla, his wife, and his children, in addition to all of those who knew and loved him.
Our sources for this episode are as follows: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1751606.015
https://www.heraldstandard.com/news/obituaries/2024/jun/04/james-a-mcgalla-jr/
https://search.brave.com/search?q=arc+flash
Welcome to episode 25 of OSHIT where Kat and Ella break down the Tropicana Casino Resort parking garage collapse, where the lives of Michael Wittland, Scott Pietrosante, Robert Tartaglio Jr., and James P. Bigelow were lost. This episode is dedicated to all of the families of the lives lost and those impacted as a result.
If you'd like to reach out to use follow us on Instagram or send us an email at podcast.oshit@gmail.com.
The sources used during this episode include:
https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/2004_r_03.pdf
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2003/11/atla-n05.html
https://www.smbb.com/news-article/hundreds-mourn-workers-killed-in-tropicana-collapse/
https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/what-is-rebar/
https://www.ehstoday.com/archive/article/21912476/wall-comes-down-but-questions-remain
Welcome to Episode 24 of OSHIT where Kat and Ella talk about Heat Illness which resulted in the deaths of Victor Hernandez, 28, Dario Mendoza, 26, Efrain Lopez Garcia, 29, an unnamed male, and many, many others. This episode is dedicated to all employees working in hot conditions, but especially those who lost their lives in the heat.
For more information on Heat Illness and Preventing Heat Related deaths, please visit: https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure
The sources used during this episode can be found below:
https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region4/06282023
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1641551.015
Welcome to Episode 23 of OSHIT where Kat and Ella tell the story of 18-year-old Jason Javari “Lil man” Jenkins who was murdered during his shift at Walmart in Rockford, Illinois on March 24, 2024. This episode is dedicated to Jason and his many loved ones as well as to preventing future fatalities from workplace violence. For more information on workplace violence prevention, visit OSHA’s website: https://www.osha.gov/workplace-violence
The sources used during this episode can be found below, including the active GoFundMe:
https://www.pondsfuneralhome.com/obituary/jason-jenkins
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1736850.015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXKKYtKKp9o
https://www.wifr.com/2025/03/24/rockford-community-remembers-jason-jenkins-one-year-after-his-death/
Welcome to Episode 22 of OSHIT where Ella tells the story of the death of an employee of Hat Creek Express in Nebraska on March 5, 2024.
This episode is dedicated to the victim, his loved ones, and to preventing loss of life due to forklift accidents in the future. For more information on these hazards, visit OSHA’s webpage here: https://www.osha.gov/powered-industrial-trucks/hazards-solutions
Sources used in this episode can be found below:
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1732875.015
Welcome to Episode 21 of OSHIT where Ella tells the tragic story of Courtney Edwards, a 33-year old mother of three who lost her life while working for Piedmont Airlines, Inc. at the Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama in 2022. This episode is dedicated to Courtney and her family and to preventing deaths at airports around the world.
The GoFundMe for Courtney's family is still active and can be donated to here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/courtney-edwards
If you would like to reach out to us, stop by our Instagram or send us an email at Podcast.OSHIT@gmail.com.
Other sources used for this episode are below:
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1641783.015
Welcome to Episode 20 of OSHIT where Ella tells the stories Randal (Randy) Rote, Duelle Block, Robert Goodenow, Pawel Tordoff, Angel Reyes, and Carlos “Charly” Nunez. These employees lost their lives while working for Didion Milling Inc. in Cambria, Wisconsin in two separate incidents that occurred in 2020 and 2017.
This episode is dedicated to the victims, their loved ones, and to preventing loss of life due to combustible dust and confined space entries in the future. For more information on these hazards, visit OSHA’s webpage here https://www.osha.gov/confined-spaces or https://www.osha.gov/combustible-dust.
Active GoFund me pages can be found along with other sources used in this episode below:
https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/21520941/engulfment-death-leads-to-huge-osha-fines
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1505481.015
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/madison/name/randal-rote-obituary?id=8237479
https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/53894-osha-cites-didion-milling-for-safety-violation
https://www.grassefs.com/notices/Robert-Goodenow
https://www.gofundme.com/f/expenses-for-porter-block
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/29/didion-milling-wisconsin-explosion-deaths
Welcome to Episode 19 of OSHIT where Ella tells the story of Jesse West. A 29-year-old father, husband, and Veteran who lost his life working in a rail car for Seaboard Foods LLC in August of 2022. This episode is dedicated to his family and friends, and to preventing the loss of life in and around flowable solids such as soybean meal.
If you would like to reach us, send us an email at Podcast.OSHIT@gmail.com.
The sources used for this episode can be found here:
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1614004.015
Hi, everyone! We are popping into your feed to give you a quick update on a case we covered in October of 2024. The individual charged in the murder of nurse, mother, grandmother, and beloved wife Joyce Grayson has pled not guilty to the charges.
The source for this update can be found here:
https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/visiting-nurse-joyce-grayson-ct-michael-reese-20153411.php
A Go Fund Me set up by her family is still active if you are able and would like to show your support for her family and loved ones: https://www.gofundme.com/f/joyce-elaine-grayson
Welcome to Episode 18 of OSHIT where Kat tells you the story of Joshua Westmoreland. A 27-year old who was killed while working for Jons Tree Service, LLC in Birmingham Alabama in the summer of 2022 when he fell through a skylight on a commercial building. Like hundreds of other workers each year, Joshua’s employer failed to provide him with proper fall protection leading to his death. This episode is dedicated to Joshua and his loved ones along with the thousands of other people affected by fall fatalities each year. These deaths are nearly always preventable. For more information on fall prevention, visit the DOL’s blog at:https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/02/taking-a-stand-to-prevent-falls.
If you would like to contact us about this episode or any other topic, send us an email atpodcast.OSHIT@gmail.com.
The sources used for this episode can be found below:
https://www.osha.gov/top10citedstandards
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1614819.015
https://accesswdun.com/obituaries/obit/110569/joshua-taylor-westmoreland
https://www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/MrJosh-Westmoreland#tributewall
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1614819.015
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cfoi.pdf
https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/02/taking-a-stand-to-prevent-falls
Welcome to OSHIT-Episode 17, Crushed-by: Odd Jobs
Today’s story is about Mr. Singh Athwal, a 64-year-old worker who was crushed by a garage wall during demolition. Today’s story also crosses the Atlantic Ocean over and takes place in Winchester, UK.
https://www.winchester.gov.uk/environment/health-safety
https://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/section/1
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/what-is-ffi.htm