HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — A Bergen County, N.J. roofing contractor who agreed to make improvements related to fall protection and other safety issues violated its settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor and now faces $600,741 in penalties.
According to a release from the department, on Nov. 13, 2020, Janiec Roofing Inc. of Lodi, N.J. entered a settlement agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after two 2019 inspections identified infractions related to fall protection and other safety issues. The nine violations resulted in proposed penalties of $121,687. The company agreed to establish a comprehensive written safety and health program, provide training to managers and workers and create daily safety checklists to identify and remove any hazards.