The largest fines by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration for the second quarter of 2020 totaled a little more than $1 million and were levied against roofing and trenching contractors. One of the violators has had dozens of workers' compensation claims filed against it.
Only one of the fines was for a fatality; one came after a worker was injured; and others were for willful and repeat violations, according to Construction Dive, an industry news website.
Here's a look at the top six penalties:
Alejandro Vasquez Gallegos, Columbus, Ohio; propose...
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