FBI raids Bartow County flooring manufacturer in ‘labor trafficking investigation’

FBI raids Bartow County flooring manufacturer in ‘labor trafficking investigation’

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – FBI Atlanta and other law enforcement members raided Wellmade Industries, a flooring manufacturing company in Cartersville, on Wednesday afternoon. Officials said this came as part of a multi-year investigation into labor trafficking. The company’s owner, Zhu Chen, and his nephew were arrested and face charges of trafficking persons for labor or sexual…

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Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations — Occupational Health & Safety

Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations — Occupational Health & Safety

Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer Rat Plumbing was fined $529,640 for safety violations after serious injuries to a construction worker during a trench collapse. By Stasia DeMarco Feb 24, 2025 The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has cited Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer…

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Kelly Clarkson’s Furniture and Home Decor Is Up to 74% Off at Wayfair’s Labor Day Sale

Kelly Clarkson’s Furniture and Home Decor Is Up to 74% Off at Wayfair’s Labor Day Sale

Dotdash Meredith and Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Stock up on throw pillows, storage ottomans, bed frames, and more Matthew Stockman/Getty Images; Wayfair Among the ranks of celebrity brands is Kelly Clarkson’s home line, sold exclusively at Wayfair. The singer and talk show host’s collection is…

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Department of Labor finds one of the largest makers of reclaimed rubber flooring exposed Austin-area employees to willful, serious safety violations

Department of Labor finds one of the largest makers of reclaimed rubber flooring exposed Austin-area employees to willful, serious safety violations

Ecore International cited for 16 violations at Mexia plant, faces $299K in penalties AUSTIN, TX – While one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of commercial flooring and surfaces — including recycled rubber products used throughout the nation in playgrounds, fitness centers and sports fields — touts its products’ safety and environmental benefits, a U.S. Department of…

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