An Austin-based flooring giant faces $299K in Department of Labour (DoL) violations of employee safety violations. After the DoL investigated Ecore International’s Mexia plant, the regulator found a litany of safety issues. Ecore International is one of America’s largest producers of materials and flooring, which is seen across playgrounds, gyms, and sports fields. The surface manufacturer now faces fifteen counts of labor standards violations and a possible financial penalty. Ecore International breaches safety regulationsAccording to a report, the “U.S. Department of Labor investigation has …