Roofing Company Faces $117,000 Fine after Workers Dies in Fall

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed that a Cincinnati, Ohio roofing contractor be fined $116,900 for alleged safety lapses that led to a roofer falling 40 feet to his death. The 53-year-old worker had been installing a roof when he fell. When OSHA arrived, it found no safety equipment on the premises, no guardrails, safety nets or personal protective equipment. R&B Contractors was issued one willful, 11 serious and three other-than-serious citations for allegedly failing to: Have a safety and health program in place. Provide or ensure that workers use ...