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Job safety act keeps death toll steady as OSHA grows
The 14,000 annual workplace deaths and 2.4 million injuries persist two years after the Occupational Safety and Health Act, with OSHA conducting inspections and issuing citations. Early signs hint at safety gains, such as mandatory hardhats for longshoremen and a rise in plant inspections clearing violations. The article notes varying fatality rates by industry and ongoing debates over rule stringency.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Secretary of Labor