Regulatory flaws, repeated violations put oil refinery workers at risk

By Jim Morris, Chris Hamby and M.B. Pell

The nation’s refineries are plagued by equipment failures and sometimes-fatal accidents that in many cases could have been prevented.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Silverstein":

"… missal rate 2 1/2 times that of U.S. industry as a whole, the Center found.Michael Silverstein, who heads the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries’ Di …"

IMPACT: Reform boosts workplace safety even while companies appeal inspectors' conclusions

By Jim Morris and Emma Schwartz

Some employers must fix hazards while challenging regulators' findings

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Silverstein":

"… m from 2007 through 2009 while employers contested citations, according to Michael Silverstein, who heads the Washington Department of Labor & Industries’ Division …"

In U.S. Steel town, fatal gas explosion goes unpunished by OSHA

By Jim Morris

The 2009 death of Nick Revetta exposes flaws in the system designed to protect American workers.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Silverstein":

"… th is about $7,900.“These deaths take place behind closed doors,” says Michael Silverstein, recently retired head of Washington State’s workplace safety agency. …"