The companies repeatedly failed to ensure worker safety, leading to severe penalties.
The company will pay penalties totaling $12 million and must enhance safety measures nationwide.
Moundville, Alabama-based Ballard Contractors Inc. faces eight citations as a result of the investigation.
The funds will go to education and training programs addressing safety hazards affecting the mining community.
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S&L Roofing, Gutters, and Siding LLC faces five safety violations and $64,759 in proposed penalties.
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Qualawash Holdings LLC faced similar violations during an OSHA investigation in 2020.
The December 2023 incident resulted in $267,327 in proposed penalties.
The NSC and National COSH have already voiced their support for the measure.
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Allstates Refractory LLC’s appeal was rejected as the courts continued to debate agency power.
Ellwood Engineered Castings Company faces $145,184 in proposed penalties.