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A New York-based roofing contractor has entered a guilty plea for one count of willful violation of OSHA regulations resulting in death.

A new study shows factors like housing, documentation and job stability impact the quality of sleep migrant roofers experience, which increases the risk of injury or death on the job.

Fall protection systems for pump jack and ladder jack scaffolding are now more transportable, efficient for both commercial and residential in-field use. IRE Booth #6711.

OSHA cited Appleton, Wis.-based Chilos Construction principal Bacilio Rios for repeat safety violations while performing residential roof work and proposed fines in excess of $281K; this is the second time Rios has been penalized by the Labor Dept. 

OSHA’s maximum penalties for violations will increase in 2024 to compensate for cost of living, according to the Department of Labor.

All Phase Roofing and Lennar Homes are facing fines proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor for safety violations during roofing work. OSHA has cited repeat and serious violations and proposes $159,117 and $8,929 in penalties, respectively.

OSHA claims federal inspectors were "met with hostility" when they approached the worksite of a roofing contractor to confront them about fall hazards.

A fire at a building at the University of Oklahoma in Norman began after a kettle of hot tar was knocked over, according to fire officials. No injuries were reported, and the fire only caused exterior damage.