Davis Signs Fatality Investigation Bill; Vetoes Whistleblower Protections

Gov. Gray Davis has signed legislation that would impose a $5,000 fine on employers who do not immediately report a workplace death or serious injury. But he vetoed a bill aimed at providing greater protections to workplace safety and health whistleblowers.The signing of AB 2837 by Assemblyman Paul Koretz (D-West Hollywood) was the first action by the governor on a major occupational safety and health bill. He subsequently signed SB 1886, involving Cal/OSHA's Elevator Unit, vetoed AB 2