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Committee hears bill to reduce MIOSHA fines for family farms after on‑farm fatalities
Summary
Testimony in the Michigan House Rules Committee urged lawmakers to reduce penalties MIOSHA can impose on family farm operations after a family member dies in a farm accident; supporters said the bill would keep reporting requirements but allow large reductions in fines.
The Michigan House Rules Committee heard testimony on House Bill 4017, which would let state regulators reduce monetary penalties MIOSHA can impose on family‑operated farms after a farm‑related death on property they own.
The bill was presented by Representative Nayer and Josh Scramlin of the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative Nayer said the measure would not eliminate the reporting requirement but would allow heavier reductions in fines for family operations. "This bill seeks to reduce the financial penalty MIOSHA can impose upon a family farm operation in the event of a family member, accident or fatal accident,"…
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