U.S. Department of Labor | Dec. 2, 2015 Batavia, Illinois, builder exposes workers to dangerous fall hazards OSHA proposes fines of $103K for lack of fall protection at residential job site BATAVIA, Ill. – Falls were the leading cause of death for construction workers last year, accounting for nearly 40 percent* of construction fatalities. Yet, …
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OSHA cites Affordable Exteriors for 4th time in 3 years, proposes more than $112K in fines
Nov. 23, 2015 Bloomer, Wisconsin, roofing contractor endangers workers, ignores safety regulations OSHA cites Affordable Exteriors for 4th time in 3 years, proposes more than $112K in fines BLOOMER, Wis. – For the fourth time in three years, a Bloomer roofing contractor was found ignoring laws – twice by federal inspectors and twice by state …
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Roofers made to work above 3 stories without guard rails, fall protection
Nov. 2, 2015 Roofers made to work above 3 stories without guard rails, fall protection Falls remain the leading cause of death on construction sitesEmployer name: Lorz Construction, Fargo, North Dakota Citations issued: Oct. 22, 2015 Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Bismarck Area Office cited the Fargo roofing …
Peak Roofing Inc. in Abilene, Texas, fined $53,900
U.S. Department of Labor | Oct. 22, 2015 Roofing Contractor cited for exposing workers to fall hazards Peak Roofing Inc. in Abilene, Texas, fined $53,900Employer name: Peak Roofing Inc. in Abilene, Texas Citations issued: Oct. 21, 2015 Inspection findings: The company was cited for one willful violation for exposing workers at a jobsite in Abilene, …
Maverick Arms Inc. in Eagle Pass, Texas, cited by OSHA for 23 safety and health violations
U.S. Department of Labor | Sept. 30, 2015 Weapons manufacturer fined $197K for endangering workers Maverick Arms Inc. in Eagle Pass, Texas, cited by OSHA for 23 safety and health violations Employer name: Maverick Arms Inc. Location: Eagle Pass, Texas Date citations issued: Sept. 30, 2015 Investigation findings: Maverick Arms Inc. was cited for one …