Two workers died from injuries after not having enough oxygen when in a confined space, OSHA said. Their employer now faces citations and proposed penalties of $287,000. According to a news release, ...

Belt Construction failed to test oxygen levels on a sewer project before two workers entered a sewer 20 feet below ground, according to an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health ...

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A dangerously low oxygen level—usually below 92%—can cause shortness of breath, confusion, chest pain, or fainting. It’s often triggered by lung or heart conditions like COPD, asthma, or heart ...