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Judge Imposes $500 Fine on Ex-Wisconsin Warden for Inmate’s Death

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A former warden in Wisconsin has been ordered to pay a $500 fine following the death of an inmate in 2021. The case has drawn attention to concerns regarding inmate treatment and accountability within the state’s correctional facilities. Authorities reported that the inmate, whose death is being investigated, required medical attention that was not provided … Read more

Explosions Injure Workers at Des Moines Storage Tank Company, Resulting in Hefty Fine

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Des Moines, Washington – A Des Moines storage tank company faces penalties after two workers were seriously injured in explosions at a job site. State safety officials have fined the company over $166,000 for multiple workplace safety violations uncovered during the investigation. The incident occurred when two workers from the company, Calhoun Tanks & Services, … Read more

Explosion at Delta Air Lines Maintenance Facility Leads to Lawsuit and Fine

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Atlanta, Georgia – Delta Air Lines is facing legal troubles after a fatal incident at one of its maintenance facilities in 2024. The estate of Luis Aldarondo, a Delta TechOps employee who tragically lost his life in the incident alongside colleague Mirko Marweg, has filed a lawsuit against the airline. Another employee was injured during … Read more

Delta Air Lines Faces Lawsuit and Fine After Fatal Tire Explosion in 2024

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Atlanta, Georgia – Delta Air Lines is currently facing a lawsuit and a substantial fine following a tragic tire explosion at one of its maintenance facilities in 2024. The lawsuit was filed by the estate of Luis Aldarondo, one of the two Delta TechOps employees who lost their lives in the incident. Mirko Marweg, another … Read more

Explosion at Arkansas weapons manufacturer leads to fatal worker injury and significant fine

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Beebe, Arkansas – An Arkansas weapons manufacturer is facing significant fines following an explosion at their facility that tragically resulted in the death of a worker. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) imposed penalties on the company, highlighting serious safety concerns. The explosion occurred at the manufacturing plant, where the worker was fatally injured. … Read more

Explosion at TPC Group Facility Leads to $18 Million Fine and Public Apology

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PORT NECHES, Texas – TPC Group is set to plead guilty this week for the explosion that rocked their facility in November 2019, leaving five people injured and prompting the evacuation of 50,000 residents. The incident, which violated the Clean Air Act, has led to TPC facing the possibility of 1-5 years of probation, an … Read more

Waukegan Plant Owners Agree to $1.3 Million Fine After Fatal Explosion

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Waukegan, Illinois – The owners of AB Specialty Silicones in Waukegan have reached an agreement to pay a $1.3 million fine following a fatal explosion and fire at their manufacturing plant in 2019 that resulted in the deaths of four workers. The settlement was announced by the U.S. Department of Labor, who also mandated the … Read more

Explosive Consequences: Petrochemical Company Hit with $30 Million Fine for 2019 Houston Area Blasts

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Houston, Texas – A petrochemical company based near Houston has been slapped with a hefty fine of over $30 million for the explosions that rocked the area in 2019. The incident, which caused significant damage and raised concerns about safety in the industry, resulted in one of the largest fines of its kind in recent … Read more

Unprecedented $850,000 Fine Imposed for Deadly Explosion at Ottawa Business

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Ottawa, Canada – Legal experts are calling the recent penalties imposed on Eastway Tank, Pump & Meter and its owner Neil Greene a groundbreaking moment in workplace safety enforcement. The fines, amounting to a total of $850,000, were deemed unprecedented by Cheryl Edwards, a partner at Matthews Dinsdale & Clark LLP. The decision came in … Read more