Alleged Fall Hazards Bring Contractor 10 Citations, $46,500 in Fines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued 10 citations with fines totaling $46,500 to James J. Welch and Co. of Salem for alleged violations of safety standards at a building under construction in Holliston.James J. Welch and Co. was the general contractor for the project.OSHA said an inspection allegedly found employees at the work site exposed to fall hazards while working without fall protection due to missing or inadequate protective railings on work surfaces and window openings.The agency issued the company six serious citations with a total $22,500 in fines.OSHA also i...