OSHA Cites Two Contractors for Alleged Fall Protection Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited two Pennsylvania construction companies for alleged workplace safety and health violations including lack of fall protection.King Construction Co. of New Holland was assessed $101,000 in fines for alleged safety and health violations at a Conestoga, Pa., construction site. The company is a general contractor with 44 employees specializing in the construction of agricultural buildings throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.OSHA initiated an investigation on Aug. 9 in response to a truss collapse that injured six employees.The investigation...