Fall Hazards Bring $56,000 in Fines Against Roofing Co.

A Florida roofing company that failed to require employees to use fall protection faces $56,000 in fines by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA said it issued one willful citation to AWS Roofing Services of New Smyrna Beach on Dec. 8 after an inspector observed employees installing metal roofing on a three-story multi-family building without fall protection. AWS specializes in tile, metal and commercial roofs. The company has 15 days from receipt of the citations to comply, request a conference with OSHA's area director or contest the findings before the Occupati...