Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Jail Time for OSHA Violations

From: lehighvalleylive.com

"Former Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co. plant manager John Prisque was sentenced today to 70 months in federal prison for his part in a conspiracy that created unsafe working conditions, covered up workplace injuries and polluted the Delaware River."


Unfortunately, OSHA needed the teeth of the EPA to make this a felony. Killing workers in the workplace is still only a misdemeanor. Perhaps this Congress will provide OSHA the teeth to stand on its own.

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