Labor: health and safety; penalty for failure to report a death; decrease by the maximum allowable amount if the death occurs to a certain individual on a family farm. Amends sec. 35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035).
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Act to increase penalties for employers who fail to report employee deaths. Specifically, if an employer causes a death on a ‘family farm’ and fails to report it within the required timeframe, the employer faces felony charges with potential imprisonment and fines. Subsequent violations of this reporting requirement result in more severe penalties, including longer prison sentences and higher fines. The bill also clarifies the definition of a ‘family farm’ for the purposes of this reporting requirement.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for failing to report employee deaths, particularly on family farms.
- Makes the failure to report a death on a family farm a felony offense for a first violation.
- Subsequent violations of the reporting requirement carry penalties of up to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of $20,000.
- Defines ‘family farm’ based on ownership, employee composition, and absence of temporary labor camps.
- Clarifies that a ‘family member’ includes spouses, children, and certain relatives.
- Specifies that a case closing date exists for asbestos-related violations.
- Addresses repeated violations of asbestos-related violations.
- Outlines penalties for false statements and failure to maintain records.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Family farmers
- Employees
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
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Bradley Slagh
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