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OSHA cites manufacturer after two workers are killed

Associated Press — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:03:09 +0000

PASCAGOULA — Mississippi Phosphates Corp. has been cited by the government for 40 safety and health violations following the deaths of two workers in separate incidents at the company’s Pascagoula plant. Occupational Safety and Health Administration say in a news release it has proposed penalties of $165,900. The company has 10 days to appeal. On [...]

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City going after unauthorized vending, including yard sales

Associated Press — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:53:53 +0000

WEST POINT — The West Point Police Department plans to crack down on unauthorized vendors. Police Chief Tim Brinkley tells the Daily Times Leader people who continue to set up shops to sell their goods without a permit will first be issued a warning and asked to move along. If unauthorized sells continue, Brinkley says [...]

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OSHA fines contractor $117K for alleged trenching violations

MBJ Staff — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:16:27 +0000

BATESVILLE — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Brocato Construction Inc. of Batesville with two willful and one serious safety violation following an inspection of two trenches where workers were relocating gas and water lines along state Highway 305 in Olive Branch. OSHA reports it opened its inspection as [...]

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