Fall protection remains the most frequently cited workplace safety standard for the 11th year in a row, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and led to hefty fines and tragic deaths in the roofing industry.
RC examined the citations OSHA reported in 2021 to determine which contractors faced the toughest penalties this year. While the dollar amounts toward the top of the list may not be as large as others below them, they involve injuries or the deaths of workers, emphasizing the need for safety on the job.