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OSHA slaps company with $1.2M fine for training, PPE violations


May 31, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Investigations, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, PPE (protective equipment), Respiratory safety, Safety training, Who Got Fined and Why?, Worker health

When OSHA wants to make a statement with a large fine, it can ratchet up the amount by multiplying violations by the number of employees. Such is the case in a recent fine involving a Midwest facility.

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$30.3 million asbestos verdict largest in state history


April 21, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Chemical safety, cost of safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, new court decision, Worker health

A New Jersey state appeals court has upheld a record $30.3 million jury award in an asbestos-related mesothelioma lawsuit. The case is also noteworthy because of the test recognized by the court for a mesothelioma case.

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