Texas worker accused of being on drugs was actually dying of heatstroke (www.theguardian.com)

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Mother of Gabriel Infante, 24, sues employer for $1m, saying construction workers had no protections from extreme heat

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[-] MaxVoltage@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed a fine of $13,052 against the construction firm for failing to protect workers from heat hazards on the job, which the company is contesting.

wow human lives sure are cheap

this post was submitted on 21 Jul 2023

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