Candle factory destroyed in deadly Kentucky tornado outbreak hit with several OSHA violations
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Tornado hits Mayfield candle factory: How many people died
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Candle factory destroyed in deadly Kentucky tornado outbreak hit
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Memories of deadly tornado linger like it was yesterday, survivor says
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Mayfield candle factory faces OSHA violations for employee deaths
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Mayfield candle factory destroyed by deadly Kentucky tornado closing
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Light, heat, water still off in twister-hit Kentucky
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Light, heat, water still off in twister-hit Kentucky
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Deadly tornado puts spotlight on Kentucky candle factory's labor
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Deadly tornado puts spotlight on Kentucky candle factory's labor
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Kentucky tornado: Factory workers threatened with firing if they
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6) One of the tornadoes was on the ground for at least 128 miles
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In a Small Kentucky Town, the Candle Factory Was a Lifeline for
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Mayfield candle factory workers sue their employer after deadly
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Factory Workers Allege They Had to Stay at Factory During Tornado