Rester v. McWane, Inc.

Facts and Procedural History

Robert Rester worked as a millwright at a foundry owned and operated by McWane, Inc., and its subsidiary, Union Foundry Company, for 24 years until his employment was terminated on September 19, 2002. During his employment, Rester witnessed numerous safety and environmental hazards, including the lack of doors on control panels, exposed wires in the ceilings, the lack of safety switches on overhead cranes, and the lack of belt guards on conveyers. Rester reported these violations to his direct supervisor, John Norris, and also to Norris's superior, John Ballion.

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