The roofing contractor's latest violation of Oregon OSHA’s 6-foot trigger-height requirement was the seventh such violation committed by the company since May 2018.
A recent rash of OSHA investigations and issued penalties should serve as a warning to roofing contractors to step up safety precautions while on the job.
According to OSHA, this roofing contractor attempted to cover up that they weren't using fall protection after a 14-year-old boy working on the roof fell 20 feet.
OSHA postponed the event earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but continues to encourage employers to promote fall safety virtually or while employing social distancing practices among small groups.