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State Fines Kaiser $499K For COVID-19 Worker Safety Violations
Kaiser Permanente has been cited more than any other California health system for violations of worker safety during the pandemic.

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Kaiser Permanente has been cited more than any other California health system for violations of worker safety during the pandemic.

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