Musk's DOGE is shuttering OSHA's office in 'Cancer Alley'-despite how dangerous it is
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Mathew Roberts, a father of two and Iraq War veteran, tragically died following a forklift accident at a Baton Rouge chemical plant. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident, but answers are still pending for his family. Louisiana's worker safety record is troubling, ranking sixth in workplace dangers, with numerous incidents occurring in its chemical sector. Concerns mount as OSHA considers closing its only Louisiana office, potentially affecting safety oversight amid several recent chemical plant accidents in the state.
The workplace death of Mathew Roberts highlights Louisiana's alarming record as one of the most dangerous states for workers, raising serious safety concerns.
OSHA's potential closure of its only field office in Louisiana during an active investigation is worrying for safety experts, exacerbating concerns for workers' safety.
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