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Home » Keywords: » fatal work injuries

Items Tagged with 'fatal work injuries'

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The Department of Labor will celebrate Workers Memorial Day on April 28, 2024.
Worker Safety

U.S. Dept. of Labor Honors Fallen Workers with Vigils April 23

National Workers Memorial Day is observed annually on April 28 to honor workers who have died or suffered injuries and illnesses on the job.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 15, 2026
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Workers Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the country.


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Roofing Safety

New York Roofing Contractor Fined $600,000 in Worker’s Fatal Fall

The settlement with DME Construction Associates Inc. closes an investigation stemming from a fatal fall in 2021.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
February 16, 2026
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OSHA investigators found that DME Construction Associates Inc. exposed workers to falls of up to 22 feet at unguarded roof openings and roof edges.


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Roofing Safety

Roofer Killed in Rooftop Fall in Mobile, Alabama

The Investigation into the First Reported Fatal Roof Fall of 2026 is Underway
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
January 27, 2026
One Comment
It didn't take long for the first reported fatal fall of 2026 to claim the life of a roofing contractor.
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Safety

The Top 10 Largest Roofing-Related OSHA Penalties of 2025

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 22, 2025
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Despite fewer reports from OSHA, the agency still went after roofing contractors in 2025. Find out which contractors faced the stiffest fines this year.


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Roofing Safety

Construction Safety Week 2026 Scheduled for May 4-8

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
November 28, 2025
No Comments

Construction Safety Week will take place in May 2026, and will focus on the complex, high energy hazards crews face when on the job.


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Techos y Mas

Abejas atacan a techadores en Arizona, matando a 1, hospitalizando a 2

Un hombre ha muerto y dos están hospitalizados tras encontrarse con una agresiva colonia de abejas mientras trabajaban en el techo de un centro de vivienda para personas mayores.
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 21, 2025
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Las caídas de altura no son los únicos peligros que enfrentan los contratistas de techos en el trabajo.


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Roofing Safety

Bees Attack Roofers at Arizona Senior Center, Killing 1, Hospitalizing 2

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 16, 2025
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A man is dead and two are hospitalized after encountering an aggressive colony of bees while working on the roof of a senior living center in Arizona.


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Images after a shed roof collapsed during unpermitted installation of a refrigeration unit at a former steak house in Brooklyn, N.Y.  Image: FDNY
Safety News

VIDEO: Roof Collapse Kills Worker in Brooklyn, No Permits Pulled

A 43-year-old man trapped under the fallen roof of a former Brooklyn, N.Y., steakhouse was rushed to hospital where he later died
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 12, 2025
One Comment

A 43-year-old construction worker died after a roof collapse during unpermitted demolition at a former Brooklyn, N.Y., steakhouse, prompting multiple city and federal investigations.


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Roofing Safety

Roofing Contractors Pause for Safety During 2025 National Safety Stand-Down

Event urges roofing and construction companies to enforce fall prevention best practices
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 30, 2025
One Comment

Roofing companies around the country reinforced critical safety practices regarding fall prevention during the 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction event.


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A 2024 report from the Center for Construction and Research reveals that approximately one in six individuals employed in the construction industry reported experiencing anxiety or depression.
Mental Health

Addressing the Silent Killer in the Roofing Industry

Unchecked mental health issues lead to increased suicide rates among construction workers
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 29, 2025
No Comments

Roofing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S., yet more construction workers die by suicide than from job-site accidents. Industry groups are urging contractors to join them in promoting mental health.


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