The Department of Labor employed “vigorous litigation” against what it's calling a "serial violator," convincing the contractor to withdraw its contest notice on March 1.

Don't let an OSHA inspection turn into a nightmare. Learn your rights and how to be prepared with expert tips from this episode featuring Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese.

Diversified Fall Protection has named Travis Nelson, the company’s former vice president of Engineering and then vice president of Strategy, its new CEO.

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A New York-based roofing contractor has entered a guilty plea for one count of willful violation of OSHA regulations resulting in death.

A new study shows factors like housing, documentation and job stability impact the quality of sleep migrant roofers experience, which increases the risk of injury or death on the job.

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OSHA cited Appleton, Wis.-based Chilos Construction principal Bacilio Rios for repeat safety violations while performing residential roof work and proposed fines in excess of $281K; this is the second time Rios has been penalized by the Labor Dept. 

OSHA’s maximum penalties for violations will increase in 2024 to compensate for cost of living, according to the Department of Labor.

All Phase Roofing and Lennar Homes are facing fines proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor for safety violations during roofing work. OSHA has cited repeat and serious violations and proposes $159,117 and $8,929 in penalties, respectively.