Texas worker accused of being on drugs was actually dying of heatstroke (www.theguardian.com)

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Mother of Gabriel Infante, 24, sues employer for $1m, saying construction workers had no protections from extreme heat

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[-] Drusas@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

A foreman insisted Espinoza call the police, claiming Infante’s bizarre behavior was due to drugs, and the foreman pushed for a drug test when emergency medical services arrived.

Yeah, it is not within your right as an employer to direct the medical care of your employee. Piece of shit foreman. He should be directly sued himself.

[-] sadreality@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Ahh strong conservative values strike again

[-] Cabowski@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

This was completely avoidable with common sense which most conservatives don’t seem to have.

[-] pseudorandom@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Common sense standards for worker protection is literally illegal in Texas.

[-] Jaysyn@kbin.social -2 points 1 year ago

Why hasn't OSHA done something with regards to Texas's evil bullshit?

this post was submitted on 21 Jul 2023

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