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Business owner dodges prison after worker fatality


April 15, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Safety training, What do you think?, criminal charges, new court decision

Prosecutors asked for prison time for the owner of a tree cutting company after he was found guilty of negligent homicide in connection with a worker fatality. But the judge disagreed and sentenced him to a suspended jail term.

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OSHA’s recent crackdown: Too much or not enough?


August 4, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Compliance, Falls, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, construction safety, contractor safety

A construction fatality in Texas has spurred criticism of OSHA’s recent inspection increase. But not all of the criticism is the same.

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