Explosion at AMTEC Less Lethal Systems Inc. facility in Perry, Fla. kills two workers.

Mexican food manufacturer lacked lockout/tagout procedures which led to amputation.

The company exposed its employees to struck-by hazards.

Even the best equipment won’t keep workers safe if they don’t know how to use it.

Agenda that calls for involving state and federal agencies draws fire for not embracing quicker action.

Though dropped object prevention is now recognized as a best practice, workers still need to be educated on how to eliminate risks.

Clean water, toxic substances, emerging contaminants and safety enforcement top the list.

Rock particles in coal dust create a form of silicosis not yet regulated by the government.