• OSHA Cites Bridgeport Firm for Fall Hazards at 3 CT Worksites, Including 1 Where Worker Died

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“The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Bridgeport roofing contractor JC Silva Remodeling Services LLC for fall hazards at three Fairfield County work sites, including one where a worker died Feb. 14 when he fell from the roof while installing and removing skylights. "’This death was needless,’ said Robert Kowalski, OSHA's area director in Bridgeport. ‘Especially disturbing is the employer's recurring failure to adequately protect its workers against the number one killer in construction work, even after a fall claimed the life of one of its employees.’ “The investigation by OSHA's Bridgeport Area Office of the site where the fatality occurred, located at 344 Jenn Court in Shelton, found that neither fall protection, such as guardrails or lifelines, was provided for the workers, nor were they trained to recognize fall hazards. These conditions exposed them to falls of 30-40 feet from the roof. An additional fall hazard stemmed from the use of a damaged ladder to access the roof…. “The company, which faces a total of $77,400 in fines, has 15 business days from receipt of its citations and proposed penalties to comply, meet with OSHA's area director or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.” SOURCE: USDOL-OSHA