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Worker Death Reveals OSHA Continuing Information Cutback Policy
OSHA has proposed a mammoth $448,303 fine against a Texas agriculture company in the death of a worker, but details of the incident aren’t being released as part of a policy continuation the Biden administration has maintained from the Trump administration.
JBS to Give Bonus to U.S. Workers for Getting Virus Vaccine (2)
U.S. employees of Brazilian-owned meatpacker
Northshore Mining Faces $120,000 in Fines After Walkway Injury
Northshore Mining Co.'s failure to repair a walkway at an iron ore mine in Minnesota showed “reckless disregard” for worker safety, but didn’t amount to a “flagrant” violation of mine safety laws, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission held in a split decision.
Biden Calls for Tougher OSHA Covid-19 Enforcement, Signs Order (1)
The Biden administration has ordered OSHA and another federal agency to determine whether there’s a need for emergency temporary standards protecting workers from on-the-job Covid-19 infections.
Sharon Block, Union Ally, Named to White House Regulatory Post
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