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2006 - 01/30/2006 - OSHA Cites Alabama Contractor Following Fatal Fall at Auburn Work Site |
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Region 4 News Release: 06-109-ATL (013) Date: Monday, January 30, 2006 Contact: Ken Atha Jo Anne Burgoyne Phone: (251) 441-6131 (404) 562-2076 OSHA Cites Alabama Contractor Following Fatal Fall at Auburn Work Site
MOBILE, Ala. -- The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Titan Electric following the investigation of an August 2005 fatal accident at Duck Samford Park, Auburn, Ala. The agency is proposing penalties totaling $52,750. "Falls are a leading cause of worker fatalities in the Southeast, and this tragic accident could have been prevented if the worker had been wearing fall protection equipment," said Ken Atha, OSHA's Mobile area director. The worker was killed when he fell 40 feet from a concrete pole where he was adjusting electrical lights. OSHA's investigation determined that safety equipment was available on site but was not being used. OSHA issued one willful citation to the company, with a proposed penalty of $49,000, for failing to require an employee to wear fall protection equipment. The agency issues a willful citation when an employer has shown an intentional disregard of, or plain indifference to, the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and requirements. The company also received six serious citations, with proposed penalties totaling $3,750, for hazards including failure to place ladders on stable, level surfaces; ensure that the tops of ladders were supported; provide employees with fall protection training, and properly store acetylene gas cylinders to prevent unexpected flow of highly flammable liquid acetone. Serious citations are issued when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard. The Dora, Ala.-based company has 15 days to contest the citations and proposed penalties before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Staff from OSHA's area office at 1141 Montlimar Drive, Suite 1006, in Mobile conducted the inspection; phone (251) 441-6131. Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. ### U.S. Labor Department (DOL) releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. DOL is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance. |
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