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Richard Blumenthal: “The remarkable power imposed by OSHA was a $5,550 fine.”

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
The remarkable power imposed by OSHA was a $5,550 fine.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal highlights concerns over the adequacy of OSHA's penalties for worker safety violations.

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