roofing falls

Roofers risk of falls more than 60x greater than all other jobs combined

March 1, 2016

Falls are among the most common causes of fatal and nonfatal occupational injuries. Despite ongoing efforts, falls caused 724 deaths and 229,190 severe injuries at worksites across the nation in 2013.

Contractor sentenced for making false statements to OSHA about accident

Three workers injured; one suffered arm amputation

August 28, 2015

An Alabama contractor was sentenced to three years of supervised probation and 30 hours of community service after pleading guilty to lying to OSHA about an accident at one of his work sites.

Workers exposed to fall hazards at Conn. work site

Xtreme Restoration & Waterproofing LLC faces more than $70,000 in fines

October 20, 2014

New Haven roofing contractor employees were exposed to potentially fatal falls at a Bridgeport work site due to their employer's deliberate failure to supply required fall protection. OSHA's Bridgeport Area Officefound employees of Xtreme Restoration & Waterproofing LLC working without fall protection atop a two-story roof at a residential work site on June 16, 2014.

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Roofers risk of falls more than 60x greater than all other jobs combined

Contractor sentenced for making false statements to OSHA about accident

Workers exposed to fall hazards at Conn. work site

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