Contractor Facing $49,600 in Fines for Safety Violations

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a general contractor for violations of safety standards at a commercial roofing project in Paterson, N.J.OSHA said in a news release it is proposing $49,600 in fines against R. E. General Contractor for repeat and serious violations in connection with replacement of a roof on a commercial building in Paterson. The federal agency conducted an imminent danger inspection of the project in December 2012.Inspectors cited the company for exposing workers to fall hazards of approximately 50 feet. OSHA said workers also used an extension...