‘Another of a handful of government-run Wayside attractions, ‘The OSHA Violation Grounds’ are about the closest we’ll get to a modern wild-west. To say ‘The OVG’ is lawless is to do it something of an injustice. It is a place designed to break workplace safety laws in the most flagrant ways possible, to film them being broken, and to upload the footage to a free database the audience for which, at the moment, seems to be creators of safety videos and snuff enthusiasts. Visitors are required to sign a novel-length consent form before entry, a process that is completed outside of the property (where safety laws still apply). Those who sign are considered employees of ‘The OVG’ and are, therefore, provided the federal minimum wage. No specific duties are specified, visitors are compensated for whatever time they spend on the grounds. It goes without saying that this has created an isolated society of people willing to endure ‘The OVG’s’ hazards for cumulative overtime, a powder-keg of violence and tyranny.’
The woman at the front desk smiles as I finish up the paperwork.
“No problem at all,” she says, looking down at Hector, “All animals are allowed on the premises. We encourage them.”
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