Cement Maker Fined $62,500 Following Investigation of Drowning Death

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined a cement maker $62,500 for alleged violations uncovered during an investigation of the death of a 50-year-old worker who drowned in the Mississippi River in February. OSHA said Buzzi Unicem USA, which operates as River Cement Sales Co., allowed workers to board a barge without wearing personal flotation devices, resulting in the fatal fall in February. OSHA cited the company for failing to ensure workers used personal flotation devices when exposed to drowning hazards, failed to install guardrails to protect workers from falling in...