Occupational falls—often underestimated and primarily occurring at lower levels—have become the second-leading cause of worker deaths, necessitating a tailored and comprehensive approach to safety hazard mitigation across all industries.
OSHA has deemed Phenix Lumber Co. a “severe violator” since 2020.
Brothers Construction Services Inc. has similar citations dating back to 2011.
Since 2016, Adrian Construction Group LLC has been cited five times for similar violations.
United Custom Homes LLC faces $264,143 in proposed penalties, in addition to $238,572 in unpaid OSHA penalties.
The investigation into Case Farms Processing Inc. fell under OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
The rule changes will bring the department more in line with federal OSHA standards.
Apex Roofing & Restoration LLC faces $117,175 in fines after the 15-year-old’s fatal fall.
When an incident happens, a quick response plan is the key to minimizing the downsides of suspension trauma.
The multi-year program focuses on New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The companies failed to secure safety measures for roofers installing roofing membrane.
Miller Building Systems and related companies have been cited 20 over the past decade.
Charm Builders Ltd. has been the subject of repeated violations of workplace safety standards, particularly fall hazards, since 2009.
Children as young as 10 years old are frequently illegally employed by roofing companies.
R&R Construction Services Inc. faces $275,869 in proposed penalties.
The partnership will continue working to improve safety for communications tower erection workers for the next five years.
This program follows news of high death rates for workers in landscaping and horticulture.
Overhead Solutions LLC now faces $180,000 in proposed penalties.
The new standard becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2024.
State safety regulators seek stakeholder feedback on draft changes to fall protection rules.