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Ohio Roofing Contractor Imprisoned After Employee’s Fatal Fall

September 24, 2019

An Ohio roofing contractor has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter regarding an employee falling to their death.

OSHA Cites Indiana Roofing Contractor for Repeated Fall Hazard Exposure

August 26, 2019

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Five Star Roofing Systems Inc. faces $220,249 in penalties for repeatedly exposing its workers to safety violations involving head, eye, face and fall protection.

OSHA Cites Florida Roofing Company for Repeat Fall and Safety Violations

August 20, 2019

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The residential and commercial roofing work company, based in New Port Richey, Fla., faces $274,215 in penalties for exposing employees to fall and other safety hazards.

FallTech Rotating Deck Anchor

July 29, 2019

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The new reusable Rotating Deck Anchor is designed for maximum versatility and safety in temporary fall arrest applications.

Investigation Underway into 15-year-old Boy’s Fatal Fall from Alabama Rooftop

Art Aisner

July 8, 2019

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First day on the job for underage Guatemalan boy turns deadly as he falls roughly 40 feet. Local and federal officials investigating.

Roofing Contractor Killed in Fall from University of Richmond Residence Hall

Art Aisner

June 20, 2019

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The 55-year-old roofer fell to his death while working on a roofing project on campus.

The Benefits of Rooftop Warning Line Systems for Roofing Contractors

An efficient warning line system reduces labor, gives the crew a quicker start, and is an integral part of the job.

May 29, 2019

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Efficient handling, a few tricks, and a smart game plan make an effective warning line that protects workers, reduces labor, and increases production.