Rash of Construction Falls Prompts OSHA Call to Action

A series of recent workplace falls that have killed or injured five Philadelphia-area workers has triggered an OSHA warning for construction companies to ensure employees have and use proper equipment. The latest incident occurred July 7 when 37-year-old roofer Roy Chacon died after he fell 25 feet to the ground at a Haverford worksite. His death was the latest of five incidents since June 13 that resulted in the death or injury of workers without proper fall protection, the agency said. OSHA's Philadelphia Area Office has conducted 129 inspections related to worker falls in the con...