May
16
2011
Chicago, IL
Claims Journal
OSHA Fines Illinois Steel Erection Contractor $75,460 for Fall Hazards
Quinco Steel Inc., located in Chicago Heights, has been cited by OSHA for four repeat safety violations after people were observed working at heights without fall protection during a January job site inspection in Chicago. The steel erection contractor faces penalties totaling $75,460.)
May
11
2011
Tuscaloosa, AL
OH & S
$200,000 in Fines Issued to Alabama Firm for Fall Hazards
In November 2010, OSHA began its inspection at a work site in Pinson as part of a regional emphasis program focused on fall hazards. Inspectors observed workers being exposed to fall hazards while installing a canopy at a new gas station.)
May
09
2011
Chicago, IL
Vertikal.net
$75k for not using fall protection
A Chicago area steel erector has been fined $75,000 for failing to use lanyards and fall protection in a boom lift.)
May
09
2011
Olathe, KS
OH & S
Stucco Contractor Plastered with Fines for Scaffolding Hazards
The company's repeat violations are similar to others previously cited for lack of safe access and egress to a scaffold structure, and not protecting employees from falls when working at heights from a scaffold structure.)
Apr
26
2011
Campbell, OH
OH & S
Bridge Contractor Faces $193,200 in Fines for Water, Fall Hazards
OSHA has issued the company 13 safety citations for failing to provide fall protection and implement water safety procedures for workers sandblasting and painting the Interstate 75 Disalle Bridge more than 40 feet above the Maumee River.)
Apr
22
2011
Bristol, CT
Newswire.com
OSHA cites Bristol, Conn., contractor for willful, repeat and serious violations
US Labor Department's OSHA cites Bristol, Conn., contractor for willful, repeat and serious violations; proposes $143,000 in penalties)
Apr
21
2011
Toledo, OH
Toledo Blade
OSHA slaps $193,200 fine on I-75 bridge contractor for safety violations
An eastern Ohio contractor has been cited for serious worker safety violations at an I-75 bridge project in Lucas County last fall and been told to pay a fine of $193,200.)
Apr
15
2011
Washington, DC
Laura Walter
Court Rejects Challenge to OSHA’s Fall Protection Directive
On April 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit dismissed the National Roofing Contractors Association’s (NRCA) petition for review of OSHA’s December 2010 directive on the use of fall protection in residential construction. )
Apr
15
2011
Champaign, IL
Christine Des Garennes
OSHA issues safety citations to construction firm
An Urbana construction company has been fined for violating safety measures at a job site in Champaign last year.)
Apr
15
2011
Houston, TX
Zain Shauk
OSHA cites Bush airport train operator over fatality
The operator of a train at Bush Intercontinental Airport that last year struck two workers, killing one and severely injuring the other, exhibited "plain indifference to or intentional disregard for" the safety of the men, a federal official said Thursday.)