Erika ,
The citations obviously mean nothing, when they aren`t followed up on with more stringent safety measures being ENFORCED. That`s where the bribes could come in, as in, " To CYA, cite us, take $$$$, but let us alone to continue operating as we wish, don`t shut us down." Something rotten causes the deaths, bribes would explain much. Yes, they should be beyond bribing, but nothing else quite explains the WHY enforcement didn`t take place, after the citations.