Truck Driver Receives $184,000 for Whistleblowing on Safety Violations

Reported 21 days ago

A truck driver from W-L Construction & Paving was awarded roughly $184,000 following a whistleblower investigation by OSHA, which uncovered violations of federal rest-break and hours-of-service regulations. The investigation revealed that the company retaliated against the driver for raising concerns about unsafe working conditions that jeopardized his safety and others. The awarded amount includes back wages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees, along with an order for the company to reinstate the driver.

Source: YAHOO

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