Frontline - S21E09: A Dangerous Business
Each year, six thousand Americans lose their lives on the job. Tens of thousands more are seriously injured or exposed to deadly poisons and carcinogens in the workplace. Yet if one of those workers dies on the job due to a company's willful disregard for federal safety regulations, the maximum penalty his employer faces is just six months in prison. Are America's workplace safety laws tough enough? And are companies being held responsible for protecting the safety of their employees? FRONTLINE investigates workplace safety in one of America's most dangerous industries.
Cast: Will Lyman
All Episodes - Season 21
Frontline S21E09 Synopsis
Stream Frontline "A Dangerous Business" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2003-01-09, this episode is part of Season 21 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Each year, six thousand Americans lose their lives on the job. Tens of thousands more are seriously injured or exposed to deadly poisons and carcinogens in the workplace. Yet if one of those workers dies on the job due to a company's willful disregar...
