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2008 - 02/11/2008 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites two Pennsylvania construction companies for workplace hazards |
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Region 3 News Release: 08-197-PHI (osha 08-014) Feb. 11, 2008 Contact: Leni Fortson Phone: 215-861-5102 U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites two Pennsylvania construction companies for workplace hazards NEW HOLLAND, Pa. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited King Construction Co. LLC for workplace safety and health violations at a Conestoga, Pa., construction site and proposed $101,000 in penalties. The New Holland company is a general contractor with 44 employees specializing in the construction of agricultural buildings throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. OSHA initiated its investigation on Aug. 9, 2007, in response to a truss collapse that injured six employees. The investigation has resulted in the company being cited for two alleged willful violations, with a proposed penalty of $98,000, and one alleged serious violation, with a penalty of $3,000. The willful violations address the company's failure to adequately brace trusses while employees worked on and around them, and its failure to provide employees with adequate fall protection. The serious violations reflect the company's failure to train employees on the need for fall protection and strategies. OSHA also has cited Weaver Construction LLC, a company located in Orrstown, Pa., that was assisting King Construction with the project, for three alleged serious violations due to hazards involving inadequately braced trusses and fall protection, proposing a $6,000 penalty. "Fall hazards are one of the leading causes of accidents on construction sites," said Dave Roccasecca, acting director of OSHA's area office in Harrisburg, Pa. "The OSHA regulations these companies disregarded are designed to prevent the type of unfortunate accident that took place." A willful violation is one committed with an intentional disregard of, or plain indifference to, the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. OSHA issues a serious citation when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard. Both companies have 15 business days to contest the citations and proposed penalties before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. The site was inspected by staff from OSHA's Harrisburg Area Office, 49 North Progress Ave.; telephone 717-782-3902. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. ### U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audiotape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755. The Labor Department 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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