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Employee complaints bring in OSHA: $950K fine


October 5, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Hearing, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Respiratory safety, Safety vs. production, whistleblower, Who Got Fined and Why?

Two co-owned trailer manufacturing companies in Texas face a combined $949,800 in OSHA fines following an investigation that was prompted by employee complaints.

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Difficult message: When not to rescue a hurt co-worker


February 25, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: confined spaces, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Who Got Fined and Why?

Some employees may not understand at first why you’d tell them not to rescue a co-worker who has collapsed. But this case provides a good reminder of the potential consequences.

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