The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) announced the “Dirty Dozen” of unfair employers of 2022. This signal was launched in commemoration of the Commemorative Week of the Deceased Workers and points out the companies that put workers and communities at risk due to their dangerous practices.
“The Dirty Dozen are companies that unnecessarily expose workers to preventable hazards, leading to preventable illnesses, injuries and deaths,” said Jessica E. Martinez, co-executive director of National COSH. “Workers who die on the job have names. During Dead Workers’ Memorial Week, we call their names and tell their stories, because it is tragic that these lives have been taken from their families and communities. We face this reality so that workers can gain power to obtain safety improvements that will prevent further loss of life.”
The companies that make up “The Dirty Dozen” of the 2022 are:
1. Amazon, in Alabama and nationwide
For six deaths at the Bessemer warehouse and injury rates that are more than double the industry average.
two. Atlantic Coast Utilities/Laurence Moloney, Boston
For two deceased workers, in addition to the company lying to obtain construction permits.
3. Daikin America, Decatur Alabama
For three deaths from toxic exposures.
4. Dollar General, Nationwide
Its workers have been stabbed, shot, beaten, and whipped with pistols. Owe millions in fines to OSHA for dangerous stores.
5. Ernst Nursery and Farms, St. Paul, Oregon
Responsible for the death of a farm worker during a heat wave. The company has told OSHA that “The employee (should) be responsible for how he strains his body.”
6. Foundation Food Group/Gold Creek Foods, Gainesville Georgia
For six workers killed in nitrogen leak. The company tries to block the OSHA investigation and intimidate the survivors.
7. Hilton Hotels, Nationwide
Due to service outages that create safety risks for workers and guests in a high-risk industry.
8. Kingspan Light and Air, Santa Ana, California
Your workers monitor indoor air at a “green manufacturer” and find high levels of contamination.
9. Liox Cleaners/Wash Supply Laundromat, New York City
For lack of ventilation, protection against toxic chemicals, and Covid-safety protocols-12. In addition, it is accused that the company closes facilities and despises the workers.
10. Mayfield Consumer Products, Mayfield, Kentucky
For nine dead employees the company lost on the job during a tornado.
11. Soft Drink, Wharton New Jersey
This is a company that has repeated OSHA violations. Bottling plant workers are at risk of Covid-19, exposure to chemicals and fires.
12. Starbucks, nationwide
By workers infected, exposed to Covid-19. The corporate giant lays off workers who organize for better safety conditions.
The announcement of “The Dirty Dozen” was released in the framework of the Commemorative Week of the Deceased Workers, a global event which remembers workers who have lost their lives on the job and their families, as well as recognizes those who suffer from occupational injuries and illnesses. The event is marked by worker actions, vigils and rallies around the world, with a focus on winning safer working conditions to prevent future preventable tragedies.
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