It is not hard to find people who complain about government regulations, but the regulations often exist because people do not take optimal precautions on a voluntary basis. This case illustrates that problem.
Honorable Diane P. Wood, Chief Judge
This case arose after toxic fumes in a large container (i.e. tanker truck) knocked out a man who was working inside it. Fortunately, he was rescued by the local fire department, but his employer wound up fighting citations from OSHA. After an administrative law judge (ALJ) and the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission upheld OSHA’s actions, The company turned to this Court. Because the company has not provided a compelling reason to over‐turn the Commission’s determinations, we deny its petition for review.
