Number	12472
Subject	Federal Government
Source	NBC News Dateline
State	None
Year	1995
Publication Date	August 1, 1995
Summary	A computer-assisted investigation reveals a shocking pattern of lax enforcement at the agency charged with protecting worker safety.Multiple examples show that OSHA is reducing fines 99% of the time, collecting only 33 cents on the dollar. The story of Patrick Hayes, killed in a corn silo, was chosen to highlight how OSHA can save on fines and criminal prosecutions, despite findings of deliberate violations of worker safety. (Aug. 1, 1995) See Handout entry #479 for more information on Hayes case and FOIA problems encountered.
Category	None
Pages	10
Keywords	Hinchman Thompson CAR Who's protecting whom Contest entry Labor Secretary Robert Reich Showell Farms TAPE
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