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1 killed, 1 injured in trench collapse; $160K OSHA fine


March 25, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: contractor safety, cost of safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Who Got Fined and Why?

A contracting company faces $159,600 in OSHA fines following the death of one employee and the hospitalization of another.

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Key to lower OSHA fines after a violation


July 30, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: construction safety, enforcement, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, new court decision, OSHA news, Who Got Fined and Why?

Uh oh. An OSHA inspector shows up at your business. He uncovers a violation, and you don’t dispute it. How do you limit your company’s financial liability?

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