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2002 - 07/03/2002 - Failure to Protect Employees From Falls and Other Hazards Brings $50,500 in Proposed OSHA Penalties Against Limon Masonry Inc. |
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Region 6 News Release: OSHA-02-115 Wed,. July 3, 2002 Contact: Diana Petterson or Elizabeth Todd Phone: (214) 767-4776, ext. 222 or 221 Brings $50,500 in Proposed OSHA Penalties Against Limon Masonry Inc. DALLAS -- For failing to protect employees from fall hazards on scaffolds, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Limon Masonry Inc., in Pharr, Texas, with eight alleged safety violations and penalties totaling $50,500. Six alleged serious and two alleged repeat safety violations were found during an OSHA inspection that began Jan. 30. Limon Masonry Inc., a masonry contractor, employs about 12 workers. The alleged serious violations include failing to protect employees on scaffolds from overhead hazards; failing to protect employees in hoisting areas from fall hazards; failing to guard against open floor holes and protruding steel and failing to provide respirators to control harmful dust from concrete saws. A serious violation is one that could cause death or serious physical harm to employees and the employer knew or should have known of the hazard. The company was also cited with alleged repeat violations for failing to protect employees on scaffolds from fall hazards and failing to train employees who work on scaffolds from potential hazards. A repeat violation is one in which the employer has been cited during the past three years for substantial similar infractions of the law. Employers and employees with questions regarding workplace safety and health standards can call the nearest OSHA office. OSHA's toll-free hotline may be used to report workplace accidents, fatalities, or situations posing imminent danger to workers. The number is 1-800-321-6742. The company has 15 working days from receipt of the citations to comply, request an informal conference with the area director, or to contest the citations before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. U.S. Labor Department news releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. |
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