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Hostess Faces $298K in Fines After Worker’s Fingertip Amputation at Illinois Facility

A 29-year-old worker suffered the amputation of a fingertip while reassembling a pump at a Hostess Brands LLC facility in Chicago, an injury the employer could have prevented by ensuring to shut down and lockout the equipment to prevent it …

Texas Manufacturer Fined $298K for Ignoring Workers’ Concerns

A federal workplace safety investigation found that a Kyle vehicle parts manufacturer ignored repeated concerns raised by workers, and willfully exposed them to hazards related to unsafe machine operations, potential falls and a lack of personal protective equipment. An inspection …