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  • Why did New Port Richey admit serious OSHA safety failures?

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📰 News we're reading

• City of New Port Richey admits OSHA violations in wake of utility worker's death (wfla.com) — A New Port Richey city investigation found OSHA safety procedures were routinely bypassed before a utility worker died in a Bandura Avenue lift station last September. Officials cited poor training and missing safety gear, recommended new equipment and instruction, but no discipline. The worker’s family says the city was careless and is weighing legal action.
   


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