The company has been cited seven times in the past two years for failing to provide fall protection to its employees, according to OSHA's Tampa area director.
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"Consumers need to ask questions, such as: Are the installers your employees or subcontractors? Are they insured? What is their past work history? How will the project be managed? What kind of fall protection will be used? Hold your contractors accountable," Englewood, Colo. OSHA Area Director David Nelson said. "The last thing a consumer wants is someone falling, especially on their property."
Three cases announced in the past week involved temporary workers allegedly exposed to hazards or hurt on the job.
The new bulletin details two fatal incidents, a fall and a death caused by a falling object.
The regional program is an effort of OSHA's Philadelphia Area Office. In the larger Philadelphia Region, 47 fatalities resulted from tree trimming and clearing from 2009 through 2013, according to the agency.
The agency cites Bioiberica Nebraska for exposing workers to amputation and other hazards.
"Once they understand the risk, they'll be more supportive of your solution," a presenter said during a Safety 2014 educational session about fall protection.
The agency cited a Bronx, N.Y., contractor for allegedly exposing workers to serious fall hazards and proposed $66,600 in fines.
Public voting period to help select "The People's Choice" is taking place through June 6.
The agency has cited Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., an engineering company, for allegedly failing to protect workers from construction hazards.
The fatalities occurred on construction sites May 18-21 and are still under investigation. The goal of the inspections is to "raise awareness for everyone working in construction that hazards can be identified and corrected," said acting Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum.
Staffers will visit residential construction sites to focus on specific hazards the employers have requested. No citations and penalties for participating employers will be issued, but participants must agree to correct all serious conditions.
Scaffolds and mobile equipment are top of mind during the June 17-18 event in London.
OSHA issued $196,000 in proposed fines to a Connecticut contractor for allegedly exposing workers to hazards similar to those in a Philadelphia building collapse in June 2013.
The agency has renewed its 2007 partnership with the El Paso chapter of the national organization.
OSHA has cited Five Star Commercial Roofing and issued nearly $50,000 in fines for allegedly exposing its workers to fall hazards.
"The terms of this agreement to improve conditions and training are unprecedented," said Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels. "The company has committed to supporting extensive worker participation, an important role for the joint health and safety committee, and implementation of a comprehensive safety and health program to better protect Republic Steel employees."
Safety agencies around the world observe this day, April 28, to encourage workers and employers to do all they can to be safer on the job.