OSHRC Proceedings Stayed Pending Parallel Criminal Proceedings

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) recently concluded in Secretary v. Aerospace Manufacturing CT Systems, LLC, OSHRC Docket No. 11-0315 (September 22, 2011) that civil proceedings may be stayed pending the outcome of parallel criminal proceedings. In this case following a fatality at Aerospace Manufacturing CT Systems, LLC (Aerospace), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted an inspection and issued the company a willful citation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Two months after the Secretary filed a civil complaint with the OSHRC, the case was referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential criminal investigation and proceedings. 

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