The Michigan House of Representatives has passed legislation amending the state’s occupational safety and health act to protect family farms from fines that could occur if a death on the farm is not reported within eight hours of its occurrence.
State Representative Bronna Kahle introduced the bill after she learned of the $12,000 fine given to the Eisenmann family in Blissfield Township, after owner Keith died from a fall on the farm in November of 2019.
