OSHIT

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/establi...

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: ht...

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 J...

Welcome to Episode 32 of OSHIT, Explosion: Us Ecology Idaho, Inc. 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...

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...

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://...

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 avoidin...

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...

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://www.mynbc5.com/article/woman-killed-by-cow-while-tending-to-newborn-calf-on-farm-in-st-lawrence-county/61051830...

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/establishmen...

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...

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 Relate...

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:...

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  ...

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 ca...

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 los...

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. OS...

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...

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 episod...

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/sect...

Welcome to Episode 16 of OSHIT, where Kat and Ella discuss the tragic deaths of Robert Isaac and A.D. Barnes at different locations of Sun Chemical Corporation in November 2015 and November 2011, respectively. This episode is dedicated to the victims as well as their loved ones.  If you would like to reach out to us about this episode or about another topic you'd like to discuss, email us at P...

Welcome to Episode 15 of OSHIT, where Kat and Ella discuss the tragic and preventable death of Joseph “Joe” Reyes when he was pulled into a machine with rotating rollers at Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC in Valencia, PA. This episode is dedicated to Mr. Reyes and his loved ones. Preventing fatalities caused by caught-in or crushing is possible through appropriate work practices including implementing...

Welcome to Episode 14 of OSHIT, where Kat and Ella discuss the tragic and preventable death of Mina Elsaid due to an overexposure to carbon monoxide in the warehouse where she worked on December 30, 2023. This story is dedicated to Mina and her injured co-worker and to preventing the loss of life from exposure to carbon monoxide at work, throughout the U.S., and all over the world.  If you would l...

Welcome to Episode 13 of OSHIT where Ella and Kat discuss the electrocution death of Lewis ”Ben” Smith when working as a lineman in Charlotte, North Carolina for Duke Energy. We also discuss the recent deaths of Bryce Freeman and Zach Jones who died in the line of duty working for Duke Energy in 2024. If you would like to help support their families, the active go fund me pages are linked below. ...

Welcome to Episode 12 of OSHIT where Ella and Kat discuss a fall which resulted in the death of an unidentified Sun Coast Roofing Services employee in Oviedo, Florida in December 2020. If you have any information regarding this victim, please contact us at Podcast. OSHIT@gmail.com. Our Sources for this episode are: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.search?p_logger=1&establishment=Su...