‘Callous disregard’ for safety leads to $89K OSHA fine
An Illinois roofing contractor has been cited by OSHA 19 times for fall hazards since 2006. An OSHA official said the contractor has shown “utter indifference” to the law.
Falls From Height
12 common mistakes in slip, trip and fall prevention
Slips, trips and falls are routinely one of the top causes of injuries in workplaces. They also subtract from a company’s bottom line due to medical and workers’ comp insurance, lost productivity and retraining costs.
2022 Falls in Construction Stand-Down is coming soon
Falls from elevations are the most common cause of death for construction workers and the annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction highlights this entirely preventable hazard. This year, the week-long event from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) takes place May 2 through May 6. The Stand-Down is an opportunity […]
21-year-old roofer falls to death through skylight – firm warned by OSHA 1 month earlier
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3 contractors fined more than $750K for fall violations
Three Washington roofing contractors are facing more than $750,000 in fines for fall protection violations at different worksites across the state. All three companies are accused of allowing their employees to work on rooftops of homes without using fall protection and other safety-related violations. Allways Roofing, Wilson Roofing & Construction, and Valentine Roofing – all […]
4 contractors fined $536K for fall hazards
OSHA fined four contractors a total of $536,687 after an inspection conducted under a Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for fall hazards in construction found workers exposed to dangerous falls at a New Jersey jobsite. The agency initiated an inspection at the Burlington County construction site and conducted eight inspections under the REP between May and […]
AAMA’s Skylight Council publishes Fall Protection paper
* Press Information <http://www.aamanet.org/news.asp?sect=1&id=38&newsid=217&showarchive=> * AAMA’s Skylight Council publishes Fall Protection paper SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Responding to heightened industry and public concerns about fall prevention, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s (AAMA’s) Skylight Council has published a position paper entitled Fall Protection, which provides practical suggestions for minimizing and preventing falls through roof openings. Highlighted within […]
Cluttered work area leads to fall and lawsuit: Did Supervisor act quickly enough?
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Contractor cited 6th time in 5 years for fall hazards
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Contractor fails to abate prior fall-related hazards: $500K OSHA fine
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Contractor pays $84K in settlement agreement over fatal fall
An Ohio contractor entered into a settlement agreement with OSHA after an investigation into a worker’s June 2020 fatal fall that saw three others injured. The agreement has Industrial Insulation and Coatings accepting an OSHA citation for a willful violation of the construction industry fall protection standard and paying an $84,201 fine. Under the June […]
Did company do enough to prevent falls?
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Did OSHA citation make company vulnerable to lawsuit?
Workers’ comp is usually the “exclusive remedy” when an employee is injured on the job, meaning the worker can’t sue the company. But when OSHA issues a willful citation, does that open the door for a successful lawsuit?
Did they interpret OSHA exception correctly?
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Employee falls 37 feet onto co-worker; $189K in fines
Oregon OSHA says workers for this construction company were exposed to hazards that could cause death or serious injury as they worked to restore the Ross Island Bridge in Portland.
Employee falls on co-worker; 1 dead, 1 injured
From our Bizarre Accidents File: When it comes to injuries involving falls from heights, your first thought probably goes to the person who fell. This story shows others are in danger from falls as well.
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