Breaking News: The Witchhunt Has Begun. OSHA Now Visiting L.A. Agencies - GoFuckYourself.com

PornNewz · 01-15-2009, 02:52 PM

OSHA is currently interviewing employees at one of the larger talent agencies today. From what has been reported, After a complaint by a male talent who requested a condom on a shoot, was told it was non-condom and could walk, chose to shoot without a condom and contracted an STD, OSHA is now trying to figure out who's to blame when porn talent comes down with STD?s. Since Agencies work for and are paid by their talent, talent cannot be considered employees. However, this is going to get interesting for the production companies who do cut checks to talent.
More updates will be filed HERE.

Ethersync · 01-15-2009, 02:58 PM

The state is broke so I guess they figure it's take to get some money out of the porn biz. Little do they know it's not doing as well as it was years back...

munki · 01-15-2009, 02:59 PM

What's your source... who got visited?

crockett · 01-15-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethersync

The state is broke so I guess they figure it's take to get some money out of the porn biz. Little do they know it's not doing as well as it was years back...

OSHA is federal govt.. They can pretty much shut down any business in the US. My mom had a staff leasing company for a while and we went through hell with OSHA because of a disgruntled employee.

Porno Dan · 01-15-2009, 03:02 PM

What company and director?

spunky99 · 01-15-2009, 03:03 PM

what's osha?

PornNewz · 01-15-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by munki

What's your source... who got visited?

They asked me not to say for the moment, but it's one of the larger ones. All of them will be visited in the coming days.

Grapesoda · 01-15-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PornNewz

They asked me not to say for the moment, but it's one of the larger ones. All of them will be visited in the coming days.

be real nice to know who the male talent is so I don't ever hire the guy.

Shai West · 01-15-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by spunky99

what's osha?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They are the feds who make it necessary to hang those stupid signs in the bathrooms telling employees to wash their hands before returning to work. They can literally come in and shut your business down. They are basically the rule Nazis for every rule you could conceive for working in this country.

Most folks don't know about OSHA unless they work some kind of labor-type job, like a wrench turner or construction worker, but they can shut down Starbucks or your corner store just as fast...They are to be recognized and FEARED in this industry, but only if you're running a business...which is just about everyone on this board. Read up, GFY. It starts in Cali, but these are feds.xxx

dav3 · 01-15-2009, 03:13 PM

munki · 01-15-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PornNewz

They asked me not to say for the moment, but it's one of the larger ones. All of them will be visited in the coming days.

You gotta give something credible here if your going for the break...

StuBradley · 01-15-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PornNewz

...All of them will be visited in the coming days.

So how do you go from the LA DOH investigating a single case to your statement that ALL production companies are going to be visited in the near future by OSHA? Did you actually talk to someone at OSHA? I can't believe that they would just volunteer information as to who they plan on investigating.

pornguy · 01-15-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PornNewz

OSHA is currently interviewing employees at one of the larger talent agencies today. From what has been reported, After a complaint by a male talent who requested a condom on a shoot, was told it was non-condom and could walk, chose to shoot without a condom and contracted an STD, OSHA is now trying to figure out who's to blame when porn talent comes down with STD?s. Since Agencies work for and are paid by their talent, talent cannot be considered employees. However, this is going to get interesting for the production companies who do cut checks to talent.
More updates will be filed HERE.

He better be able to prove he got the STD from them. Or I see some Liable coming.

Grapesoda · 01-15-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Shai West

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They are the feds who make it necessary to hang those stupid signs in the bathrooms telling employees to wash their hands before returning to work. They can literally come in and shut your business down. They are basically the rule Nazis for every rule you could conceive for working in this country.

Most folks don't know about OSHA unless they work some kind of labor-type job, like a wrench turner or construction worker, but they can shut down Starbucks or your corner store just as fast...They are to be recognized and FEARED in this industry, but only if you're running a business...which is just about everyone on this board. Read up, GFY. It starts in Cali, but these are feds.xxx

we had this drama during the 'porn aids crises' a few years ago. the word was osha was going to visit sets and arrest producers not using jimmy hats on set and no more facial without protective gear, goggles etc..... be interesting to see how it goes this time...

marketsmart · 01-15-2009, 03:18 PM

i wish osha would come clean up the hookers on craigs list..

i have been pissing fire for the last 3 days and my cock looks like a head of cauliflower...

Snake Doctor · 01-15-2009, 03:21 PM

Why would you consider this a "witch hunt"? They're simply responding to a complaint by someone who contracted an STD.

PornNewz · 01-15-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Doctor

Why would you consider this a "witch hunt"? They're simply responding to a complaint by someone who contracted an STD.

OSHA has been looking for a way to shut down the porn shoots for years now, ever since the HIV problems back in '04

Grapesoda · 01-15-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Doctor

Why would you consider this a "witch hunt"? They're simply responding to a complaint by someone who contracted an STD.

virus hunt, germ hunt of dick hunt? which is it? inquiring minds wanna know

V_RocKs · 01-15-2009, 03:43 PM

I called OSHA once... Got a water fountain installed and proper strength toilets.

BFT3K · 01-15-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by V_RocKs

I called OSHA once... Got a water fountain installed and proper strength toilets.

Scary stuff!

Hawkeye · 01-15-2009, 04:30 PM

Welcome to Obama's America!

D Ghost · 01-15-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethersync

The state is broke so I guess they figure it's take to get some money out of the porn biz. Little do they know it's not doing as well as it was years back...

spacedog · 01-15-2009, 04:33 PM

You don't want to fuck with OSHA.. they can royally fuck a company.

pr0 · 01-15-2009, 04:35 PM

Maybe it will force porn to start shooting with Condoms. Which seems like a great idea to me.....re-enforce the idea of safe-sex to the viewing population. Nothing but good things could come from such a new rule.

1) Must shoot with condom (at least during anal shoot)
- exceptions: married---- wife/husband duo (who have tested)

What ya think?

Shai West · 01-15-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bm bradley

we had this drama during the 'porn aids crises' a few years ago. the word was osha was going to visit sets and arrest producers not using jimmy hats on set and no more facial without protective gear, goggles etc..... be interesting to see how it goes this time...

Hahaha! That gives me a great idea for a pov blowjob set!!!!!!xxx

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 01-15-2009, 04:39 PM

ADG

NaughtyVisions · 01-15-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Welcome to Obama's America!

That was the stupidest fucking statement I've ever heard. Yeah, welcome to Obama's America, with him not even being sworn into office for another 5 days.....dipshit.

After Shock Media · 01-15-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Welcome to Obama's America!

That is just being plain retarded. OSHA has been around for a long ass time. They always have been busting and investigating businesses. Typically when they get their sights set on a business that business is going to get fucked in someway no matter what. I am fairly certain there is no way to comply with all of their rules without violating other rules.

I had a pissed of customer make some false reports to OSHA when I had my comic shop. They showed up and just found shit to fine me on, like they could not actually think of leaving without fining me. They came in on some false reports, nothing that was even reported was wrong yet they started poking around and well I ended up with a list of shit to fix and a little over 2500.00 in fines. Worst part was I got hit for some accessibility issues which was just plain fucked up.

Fletch XXX · 01-15-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0

Maybe it will force porn to start shooting with Condoms. Which seems like a great idea to me.....re-enforce the idea of safe-sex to the viewing population. Nothing but good things could come from such a new rule.

1) Must shoot with condom (at least during anal shoot)
- exceptions: married---- wife/husband duo (who have tested)

What ya think?

this removes all fantasy, not many like to see condom porn. And keep in mind, once they start forcing condoms, that WILL INCLUDE BLOWJOBS.

LadyMischief · 01-15-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0

Maybe it will force porn to start shooting with Condoms. Which seems like a great idea to me.....re-enforce the idea of safe-sex to the viewing population. Nothing but good things could come from such a new rule.

1) Must shoot with condom (at least during anal shoot)
- exceptions: married---- wife/husband duo (who have tested)

What ya think?

I have always thought this should be the rule. Too many people see porners fucking without wraps and think it's a good idea.

Fletch XXX · 01-15-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyMischief

I have always thought this should be the rule. Too many people see porners fucking without wraps and think it's a good idea.

oh my godz, imagine if those people ever watch TV they may think shooting people is good idea too!!! Lets save them from themself!!!

NaughtyVisions · 01-15-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fletch XXX

oh my godz, imagine if those people ever watch TV they may think shooting people is good idea too!!! Lets save them from themself!!!

It's not okay to shoot people? And what is this "condom" thing you speak of?

BVF · 01-15-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0

Maybe it will force porn to start shooting with Condoms. Which seems like a great idea to me.....re-enforce the idea of safe-sex to the viewing population. Nothing but good things could come from such a new rule.

1) Must shoot with condom (at least during anal shoot)
- exceptions: married---- wife/husband duo (who have tested)

What ya think?

That idea sucks....I don't even like fucking with a condom in real life...How the hell am I going to look at somebody else fucking with a condom and get off?

I can't.

rokstarz · 01-15-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PornNewz

Since Agencies work for and are paid by their talent, talent cannot be considered employees.

Some one may want to remind the talent of this.

Barefootsies · 01-15-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Doctor

Why would you consider this a "witch hunt"? They're simply responding to a complaint by someone who contracted an STD.

TurboAngel · 01-15-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by marketsmart

i wish osha would come clean up the hookers on craigs list..

i have been pissing fire for the last 3 days and my cock looks like a head of cauliflower...

IllTestYourGirls · 01-15-2009, 07:01 PM

Did he know it was a no condom shoot when he went? Was he able to leave after he found out? What has happened to personal responsibility?

PornNewz · 01-15-2009, 07:09 PM

Ok, it's looking like the guy talent angle was some bad info, they were talking about a different incident. It now appears to be a female talent that contracted the STD and OSHA will be hitting every agency in town even tho' they know which agency she was contracted with. That was verbatim from an employee that was interviewed by OSHA at this first agency. They are definitely looking for Productions Companies and Producers info.

After Shock Media · 01-15-2009, 07:19 PM

I do like your stories as they often lead somewhere but man could you please fact check and then check those facts out before pushing the story out there. It just comes off as poor journalism and makes people question your stories when published. I know the net moves fast and there are two other news sources to deal with. I would just rather see one solid source over a rushed source who is more concerned with getting stories out than the facts of the story.

Grapesoda · 01-15-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PornNewz

Ok, it's looking like the guy talent angle was some bad info, they were talking about a different incident. It now appears to be a female talent that contracted the STD and OSHA will be hitting every agency in town even tho' they know which agency she was contracted with. That was verbatim from an employee that was interviewed by OSHA at this first agency. They are definitely looking for Productions Companies and Producers info.

so now we as producers are responsible for porn model VD? that's crazy for sure

CarlosTheGaucho · 01-15-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0

Maybe it will force porn to start shooting with Condoms. Which seems like a great idea to me.....re-enforce the idea of safe-sex to the viewing population. Nothing but good things could come from such a new rule.

1) Must shoot with condom (at least during anal shoot)
- exceptions: married---- wife/husband duo (who have tested)

What ya think?

I actually agree.

It's a huge gamble and a lot of talent is both - dumb and unreliable.

PornNewz · 01-15-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

I do like your stories as they often lead somewhere but man could you please fact check and then check those facts out before pushing the story out there. It just comes off as poor journalism and makes people question your stories when published. I know the net moves fast and there are two other news sources to deal with. I would just rather see one solid source over a rushed source who is more concerned with getting stories out than the facts of the story.

I checked with 2 sources before I ran the original piece. The story remains the same, just the fact of male/female talent changed, and I corrected it as soon as I heard. I don't think that has a big impact on the rest of the story.

And thanks for the compliment

After Shock Media · 01-15-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PornNewz

The story remains the same, just the fact of male/female talent changed, and I corrected it as soon as I heard. I don't think that has a big impact on the rest of the story.

If you do not get it then oh well. I can hope some day someone will take reporting seriously.

pornlaw · 01-15-2009, 08:28 PM

I was told that it was LA County Health Department and not Cal-OSHA. Though, Cal-OSHA might get involved at a later date.

So far I have been advised that 2 agencies have been asked for information on producers and have not yet provided any information to LA County Health and are currently investigating their options.

I am currently looking into what options the talent agents may have in this matter...

rokstarz · 01-15-2009, 10:48 PM

So I am guessing it had to be a little more serious than another case of "the drip"?

Grapesoda · 01-15-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rokstarz

So I am guessing it had to be a little more serious than another case of "the drip"?

no, they will track any outbreak of an std

marcop · 01-15-2009, 11:59 PM

I heard--from a very good source--that OSHA had visited a couple of agencies and wanted records of which talent worked specific days for some companies. Both agencies (apparently) refused to release the information. This may be just a temporary respite... expect the Feds to be on the case.

Jon Clark - BANNED FOR LIFE · 01-16-2009, 01:34 AM

I bet they are pissed off about that 5 billion dollar bailout request...

PornNewz · 01-16-2009, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pornlaw

I was told that it was LA County Health Department and not Cal-OSHA. Though, Cal-OSHA might get involved at a later date.

So far I have been advised that 2 agencies have been asked for information on producers and have not yet provided any information to LA County Health and are currently investigating their options.

I am currently looking into what options the talent agents may have in this matter...

It was Cal-OSHA that was in there yesterday interviewing employees.

seeandsee · 01-16-2009, 07:27 AM

long story short?

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