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2002 - 07/22/2002 - Anthony, Texas, Firm's Failure to Protect Workers From Falls Brings OSHA Citations and $39,000 in Penalties |
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Region 6 News Release: OSHA-02-124 Mon., July 22, 2002 Contact: Diana Petterson or Elizabeth Todd Phone: (214) 767-4776, ext. 222 or 221 Brings OSHA Citations and $39,000 in Penalties DALLAS -- An Anthony, Texas, company's alleged failure to protect employees from falls and other hazards has resulted in citations and proposed penalties of $39,000 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, following a February mishap in which an employee fell some 30 feet at a construction site where he was installing steel roof decking. Blackwater Steel Erectors, metal decking floor installers and steel structure erectors, employs about 15 workers. The company was cited with 17 alleged serious violations following an inspection begun Feb. 12, in response to the accident. The employee, one of eight workers at the site on 9465 Railroad in El Paso, sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized. Among the alleged serious violations were failure to properly maintain and inspect the crane for deficiencies; failure to provide proper training for employees to operate various equipment; failure to train employees on how to recognize hazardous fall conditions; and failure to provide fall protection equipment. A serious violation is one in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and the employer knew or should have known of the hazard. "OSHA will continue to support strong enforcement so that workers are adequately protected," said John Miles, OSHA's regional administrator. "Consistent enforcement will ensure workers' safety and health." Employers or workers who have questions concerning safety and health may call OSHA's toll free hotline number at 1-800-321-6742 to report workplace accidents, fatalities or situations posing imminent danger to workers. Blackwater Steel Erectors has 15 working days from receipt of the citations to either comply, request an informal conference with OSHA's El Paso office, or contest the citations and proposed penalties before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. U.S. Labor Department news releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this release will be made available in alternative format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call 202-693-7773 or TTY 202-693-7755. |
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