Lack of Fall Protection Prompts $604K in Fines for Framing Contractor

A framing contractor is facing $603,850 in proposed federal penalties for allegedly exposing workers to the risk of falls at residential construction sites in Royersford, Collegeville and Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Navy Contractors Inc. was cited on March 27 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The company has 15 business days from receiving the citations to contest them. OSHA said it investigated the three job sites after inspectors saw employees performing framing work without fall protection. OSHA cited the company for failing to provide fall protection equipment ...