Workers have a right to consult with an attorney when serious injuries occur because of the negligence or carelessness of their employer. Unfortunately the reality is that some workplaces and management disregards their employees’ safety and health by failing to maintain equipment, conduct safety training, or monitor workplace safety. A recent indent in Sunnyvale, Texas shows how work conditions could cause physical harm or even death. OSHA’s Dallas Area Office is proposing penalties of $318,000 against American Marazzi Tile Inc. because they had 25 safety and health violations and other dangerous conditions at their facility.<\/p>\n
American Marazzi Tile has an estimated 254 employees in its ceramic wall and floor tile manufacturing facility. The tile company is part of OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program because it has an increased injury and illness rate when compared to other workplaces. It is also now in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program, so it will have to pass (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Workers have a right to consult with an attorney when serious injuries occur because of the negligence or carelessness of their employer. Unfortunately the reality is that some workplaces and management disregards their employees’ safety and health by failing to…<\/span><\/p>\n