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 [email protected].

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

https://dewittdailynews.com/local-news/205608

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/courts/2014/02/06/man-apologizes-but-gets-maximum/39386337007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115637e001000v115637b0063xxd006365&gca-ft=157&gca-ds=sophi

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 [email protected].

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, send us an email at [email protected].

The sources used for this episode can be found below:

http://www.gofundme.com/for-the-death-of-a-dear-friend

https://www.mountainhomenews.com/story/2568748.html

https://www.kivitv.com/news/us-ecology-releases-investigation-report-into-deadly-2018-grand-view-facility-explosion

https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1360878.015

https://response.epa.gov/site/site_profile.aspx?site_id=14031

https://www.exitlightco.com/blog/understanding-nema-ratings-and-classes/

https://pvtimes.com/news/us-ecology-explosion-caused-by-water-reaction-with-sodium-metal/

https://www2.deq.idaho.gov/admin/LEIA/api/document/download/10324

https://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/chemical/3787

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 [email protected] 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

https://www.mikestools.com/download/Powermatic-Owner-Manuals/Drill_Press/Powermatic1_%201200_DRILL_PRESS_05-00.pdf

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://apnews.com/article/federal-prison-worker-dies-california-fentanyl-investigation-c524f7db5c03c2298af5e488470ba639

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27366-supervisory-correctional-systems-specialist-marc-alan-fischer

https://abc30.com/post/mendota-correctional-officers-hospitalized-exposure-contaminated-mail-officials-say/16483114/

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1046/text

https://www.bop.gov/news/20240812-message-from-the-director.jsp

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/memorial-service-held-for-united-states-penitentiary-worker-in-atwater/

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 [email protected]. 

Sources used for this episode can be found below:

• https://www.spanglermortuary.com/obituary/brooke-schryver

• https://grassrootsecology.app.neoncrm.com/forms/brooke-schryver

• https://thelumberjack.org/2022/11/08/passionate-environmental-educator-brooke-schryver-dies-at-25/#respond

• https://kymkemp.com/2022/06/01/helpless-an-eyewitness-and-shelter-cove-fires-chief-describe-the-attempted-rescue-of-two-hikers-swept-out-by-waves-this-sunday/

• https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1600290.015

• https://www.facebook.com/shelter.cove.fire.2025/posts/pfbid0KWV237fkdJ5NhGZ4hVnfo7rYGnVcpWZqTS8vHrRqgH7gvcUGkLey5Ut9mwnGWxsRl

• https://sheltercovehouse.com/activities/

• https://www.blm.gov/visit/lost-coast-trail

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/1450628035227841/

• https://www.blm.gov/careers/careers-in-blm

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

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2024/06/11/flor-lopez-dies-after-being-attacked-by-cow-at-upstate-ny-farm-flack-farms/74054830007/

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://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/coroner-fayette-man-dead-after-touching-live-electrical-circuit-while-fixing-air-conditioner/

https://search.brave.com/search?q=arc+flash

https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.search?p_logger=1&establishment=Hranec+Corporation+&State=all&officetype=all&Office=all&sitezip=&p_case=all&p_violations_exist=all&startmonth=07&startday=05&startyear=2010&endmonth=07&endday=05&endyear=2024