The employer, Erosion Barrier Installations Corp. of Davie, was cited for two willful and 10 serious violations.
The lead repair technician made contact with an electrical line and was electrocuted.
OSHA proposed penalties of more than $1.6 million, bringing the company’s total proposed penalties since 2017 to over $9.6 million.
Episode 168
OSHA has been making moves. Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the latest announcements, news and movements from OSHA in the last few months.
The company now faces 12 violations and proposed penalties of over $1 million.
The company faces over $570,000 in proposed penalties for the violations found at its New Jersey facility.
In the first six months of 2022, trench-related deaths were higher than in the year 2021.
The complaint claims that citation abatement rules violate the right to a due process.
Ferrara Candy Co. was cited for five violations after an inspection.
The citations include violations for not using energy isolating devices, PPE and ladder use.
The worker and an excavator fell 80 feet after a floor collapsed.
Episode 165
In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three ways that you can be ensuring your company is on track with safety and health compliance measures.
Episode 164
In this podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard touches on the Occupational Keynote from OSHA Head Doug Parker, NSC’s Work to Zero Initiative and the unveiling of OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for fiscal year 2022.
Episode 163
OSHA inspections are generally unannounced. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the do's and don'ts of a surprise inspection.
The agency cited the company for 14 violations for not having certain trainings, among other violations.
A senior manager who reported alleged violations was terminated in 2019.
The company was cited for two serious violations.
The ruling follows an incident in 2016 when a walkway collapsed with a worker on it.
The company must make changes, pay a penalty and will face probation after a court order.
One of the companies had a fire safety plan but did not use it, according to OSHA.