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Obviously this is for Newcastle, Australia, since it is part of Aussie Zone. We also welcome input from adjoining Lake Macquarie. Keep it clean and don't be mean.

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Orica fined $1.2m after Newcastle workers exposed to potentially deadly cobalt dust (www.abc.net.au)
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  • In short: Orica has been fined $1.2 million after two workers were exposed to potentially deadly cobalt dust over several years.
  • The judge noted Orica had 12 prior convictions for workplace safety breaches.
  • What's next? Orica said it had been making improvements at the site.
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

I wonder how that compares to the amount the state will eventually have to shell out on disability payments healthcare, etc etc.