Roofing Contractor is Fined $41,000 by OSHA

A roofing contractor in Andover, Massachussets violated OSHA regulations of fall and scaffolding hazards. Employees were found on the job without fall prevention and protection, proper equipment, using unsafe procedures, and discovered a lack of safety training. The most common cause of death in construction is a fall. Risks must be eliminated and safety procedures must be taught and used at all times. The roofing contractor is fined $23,000 for five violations and $18,500 for two repeat violations.

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