Manhattan Tools takes all reasonable precautions to guard employees against known hazards in its production facilities.However,Curtis,an employee,found many of the precautions too cumbersome to follow.Curtis is injured when he circumvents these precautions.Which of the following is most likely to be true in this case?

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Manhattan Tools will not be liable as the harm was the result of reckless behavior on Curtis' part. There may be workplace hazards or injuries for which the employer will not be held responsible under OSHA. The three most common of these circumstances include the following: 1. Where the harm is the result of reckless behavior by an employee. 2. Where it is physically or economically impossible for the employer to comply with a safety requirement. 3. Where compliance with a requirement presents a greater harm than not complying (greater hazard defense).

Manhattan Tools Takes All Reasonable Precautions to Guard Employees Against