Renegade Refiner: OSHA says BP has “systemic safety problem”

By Jim Morris and M.B. Pell

Two refineries owned by oil giant BP account for 97 percent of all flagrant violations found in the refining industry by government safety i

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Michaels":

"… systemic safety problem in their company,” Barab said.The head of OSHA, David Michaels, said the safety problems aren’t limited to BP. “We are very concerned …"

Labor Dept's handling of whistleblower cases criticized by another watchdog

By Michael Hudson

A new watchdog report says the U.S. Labor Department often fails to properly investigate complaints by corporate workers who seek whistleblo

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Michaels":

"… n presented with the Center’s investigative findings in July, OSHA chief David Michaels said he ordered a comprehensive, “top to bottom” review of all whistle …"

New government report finds ongoing flaws in Labor Dept.'s whistleblower protections

By Michael Hudson

A new government report has found continuing flaws in the U.S. Department of Labor’s whistleblower-protection program....

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Michaels":

"… ore than 2 percent for workers seeking whistleblower status.OSHA chief Dr. David Michaels acknowledged to the Center in July that his agency wasn’t “doing all t …"

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Federal bureaucracy dismisses most Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims

By Michael Hudson

Whistleblower protections passed after the Enron accounting scandal have been largely gutted by the federal bureaucracy responsible for prot

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Michaels":

"… arden-variety” workplace disagreements. But Assistant Secretary of Labor David Michaels told the Center for Public Integrity that he has ordered a “top to botto …"

Global warming: Heated denials

By Lisa Chiu

Stand-up comedian Tim Slagle was on a roll. In a lunchtime routine tailored to 400 conference attendees, Slagle was killing ‘em with jokes a

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Michaels":

"… emical producers, for the oil companies, [and] the coal companies,” said David Michaels, professor of environmental and occupational health at George Washington U …"

OSHA urged to get tough with BP in $90 million fine negotiations

By M.B. Pell

Citing a Center for Public Integrity investigation of BP refineries having the most egregious safety violations in the industry, Democratic

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Michaels":

"… representatives had no immediate comment on the letter.The senators urged David Michaels, the assistant labor secretary, to incorporate the tougher requirements as …"

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Battle over corporate whistleblower rules won't end with SEC vote

By Michael Hudson

Battle over corporate whistleblower rules won't end with SEC vote

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Michaels":

"… stacle courses for workers seeking whistleblower status.Current OSHA chief David Michaels, an Obama appointee, has noted that, during the home-loan frenzy, few insi …"

Less than 2 percent of 'Sarbox' corporate whistleblowers win inside federal bureaucracy

By Michael Hudson

Less than 2% of 'Sarbox' whistleblowers win

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Michaels":

"… commercial sailors who report safety hazards.Assistant Secretary of Labor David Michaels said OSHA has completed an in-depth review of its whistleblower protection …"

'Model workplaces' not always so safe

By Chris Hamby

Deaths and preventable mishaps recur in 'voluntary protection' club

Excerpts from this story referencing "mechanic":

"… n at a Tropicana juice processing plant in Bradenton, Fla. Flames engulfed mechanic Rob Hackley and burned a co-worker who came to his aid. For weeks, Hackley …"

Mortgage industry whistleblower wins case against Bank of America

By Michael Hudson

Government awards mortgage whistleblower $930,000, job reinstatement

Excerpts from this story referencing "Eileen Foster":

"… ountrywide, to pay the former executive roughly $930,000 and reinstate her.Eileen Foster, who worked as a vice president at Countrywide and then at Bank of America …"

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