Oregon's Office of Economic Analysis said its uncertain how steel tariffs will impact the state's economy, while local businesses have expressed concerns that rising prices will continue to hamper production. So reports KATU News.

Montgomery, Alabama's Sabel Steel Service Inc. is facing $320,261 in penalties for exposing employees to a number of safety hazards, including exposing employees to amputation and fall at four of its facilities, according to the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Construction prices are up 0.5% last month and are up 7.9% year-over-year, according a new analysis from the Associated Builders and Contractors. So reports Construction and Demolition Recycle.

Josh Munoz, a construction worker visiting family in Texas, said he nearly died after contracting a flesh eating bacteria on his leg. So Reports ABC 13.