Articles Tagged with ''fall hazards''

Find out which roofing contractors received the stiffest fines in 2023 from OSHA, many of which are due to fall violations that, sadly, resulted in the deaths of workers.

A Wisconsin roofing contractor is facing over $180,000 in fines from the U.S. Department of Labor for alleged repeated failure to protect workers and subcontractors from fall hazards following two incidents where employees were observed working without adequate fall protection.

A 17-year-old, who was not legally allowed to work on a roof, fell over 30 feet off a townhome in Kamas, Utah, sustaining critical injuries 

The Comfort Maxx Steel Harness features improved padding for optimal comfort even during extended wear and a standing D-Ring with dual lifeline connection.

A 40-year-old roofing contractor from Rockland County, NY, with a history of safety violations and two employee deaths, was charged with knowingly and willfully violating federal safety regulations, including failing to protect his employees from fall hazards, resulting in injuries and deaths. 

The most recent citation against the roofing company brings the total fines against it to more than $3 million since 2019.

A roofing worker reportedly fell to his death while working on a North Carolina high school building on April 26.

Find out which roofing contractors paid the heaviest tolls in 2022 following OSHA inspections.

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows roofing remains one of the deadliest occupations in the United States.

This marks the eighth time the roofing contractor has been cited by OSHA related to fall hazards.