Troyer Roofing & Coatings in Jamesport, Mo., faces OSHA penalties after an 18-year-old worker fell to his death while not using fall protection equipment, and the company allowed others to continue working without it; citations include previous fall protection violations.
A roofing contractor has refused to pay the penalties related to citations for fall protection violations, causing the department to file suit in federal court.
In five inspections of the contractor's worksites in Honesdale and Scranton, OSHA has proposed $178,649 in penalties for repeated failures to comply with federal requirements for fall protection.
Fall protection systems have undergone significant transformations, providing robust safety measures for those working at heights. New innovations, such as modular guardrail systems and IoT-equipped PPE, are helping further improve roofing safety.
In this video, learn how to properly check a fall safety harness with certified safety expert Tammy Clark to help prevent injuries and fatalities in the workplace.