Oregon OSHA Department Under Investigation for Own Workplace Violence Issues

Within the Oregon OSHA department, there were apparently some issues surrounding workplace violence. A state Senate investigation is looking into allegations that supervisors ignored warning and concerns about a particular employee. This employee was later fired last year for allegedly assaulting a number of other co-workers. The 22 year old, unidentified employee was fired but for unspecified reasons. It was also reportedly an issue with the disability rights of the employee as they had apparent impairment. The larger issue, according to the investigation, is that lack of trust from the employees to come forward and disclose concerns with management. Allegedly, a supervisor who attempted to address the issue was later fired.