Was the death of a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando due to a benign act by a killer whale or because of willful disregard for employee safety? That question is being asked in the appeal of an OSHA fine.

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Tags: Dawn Brancheau, fatal whale attack, General Duty Clause, SeaWorld, Tilikum

OSHA has cited SeaWorld of Florida for three safety violations following the death of an animal trainer who was pulled under the water by a six-ton killer whale in Orlando.

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Tags: Dawn Brancheau, drowning, killer whale, SeaWorld, Tilikum