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  Alright I'm starting to suspect that Southwest is pushing these news stories about other airlines now to even the playing field.
context: From the article 
  "Following the investigation, OSHA proposed that American Airlines pay $6,837 in penalties. The company now has 15 business days to comply, request a conference with OSHA's area director Timothy Minor, or formally contest the filings in front of an independent commission."
  That's just the cost of doing business then >
  
  6k? That's it? >
  
  Most fines start small or are partially deferred. Repeated failures end up getting very expensive. 
  Carrot and stick approach. Here's a small slap on the wrist. Do it again and we hit you with a hammer. >
  
  How come these never seem to take into account previous offenses of other violations? Why is it "this is your first time retaliating against employees for reporting toxic fumes" and not "this is your 156,745th violation, you're being shut down" >
  
  Because there’s very specific criteria for penalties. You’re talking about a repeat which needs to be the same rule or set of conditions. 
  But I agree $6k is way, way too low. >
  
  Nah, I disagree. An infraction is an infraction. Brutalize the company and punish them properly. >
  
  $6837?    Need to short the stock.   No way this doesn't force bankruptcy. >
  
  The $6837 in fines are coincidentally about what I paid in change fees on American last year.