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January 2019 Newsletter
Two Roofing Companies Cited after Colorado Workers Exposed to Fall Hazards- Roofing company cited for repeatedly failing to protect workers from fall hazards, and failing to conduct regular inspections of the work site- penalties up to $147,988
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Florida Roofing Contractor Cited for Repeatedly Exposing Workers to Fall Hazards- Roofing contractor Inc.During an inspection initiated as part of OSHA's Regional Emphasis Program on Falls in Construction, inspectors observed workers without fall protection at two work sites. OSHA cited the company four times in the past five years for similar violations. Faces $199,184 in penalties for exposing workers to fall hazards read the news release
Kansas Drywall Contractor Cited Following Fatal Forklift Incident
Drywall Company, faces $77,604 in penalties after a worker was fatally crushed by part of a forklift. OSHA inspectors determined that the company failed to properly secure a suspended and supported load, and ensure that workers were kept clear of it. The company was also cited for violations of the forklift, machine guarding, and control of hazardous energy standards. Read the news release
*OSHA Newsletter January 2019
OSHA Penalties Adjusting in 2019
OSHA's civil penalties amounts for violations of workplace safety and health standards will increase in 2019 to adjust for inflation. The adjusted maximum penalty amounts will take effect upon publication in the Federal Register. New penalties for willful and repeat violations will be $132,598 per violation; serious, other-than-serious, and posting requirements are $13,260 per violation; and failure to abate violations are $13,260 per day beyond the abatement date.
*OSHA Newsletter January 2019