The Department of Labor said that a whistleblower investigation found American Airlines retaliated against flight attendants who had reported worker illnesses from toxic fumes.
that found the air carrier retaliated against flight attendants who reported worker illnesses caused by toxic fumes entering aircraft cabins.
The Labor Department said Wednesday that employees who filed complaints about illnesses were allegedly docked attendance points and discouraged from reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. "The safety of our team members and customers is always American’s top priority," American Airlines said in a statement emailed to FOX Business. "We respectfully disagree with the investigator’s findings and have scheduled a conference with OSHA to further discuss the investigation."
American Airlines flight attendant serves drinks to passengers after departing Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport., the department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed $6,837 in penalties. "Our investigation found that the flight attendants engaged in protected activities when they reported illnesses related to jet fuel fumes seeping into the aircraft cabin," OSHA Area Director Timothy Minor said in Fort Worth, Tex. "Workers must feel empowered to inform managers and others about potential hazards that jeopardize workers’ safety and health."
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