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OSHA cited the Easton, Connecticut-based company with similar violations in 2016.
Boston Waterproofing & Construction Corp. faces $451,694 in penalties for the violations.
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The companies repeatedly failed to ensure worker safety, leading to severe penalties.
The company will pay penalties totaling $12 million and must enhance safety measures nationwide.
Moundville, Alabama-based Ballard Contractors Inc. faces eight citations as a result of the investigation.
The funds will go to education and training programs addressing safety hazards affecting the mining community.
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S&L Roofing, Gutters, and Siding LLC faces five safety violations and $64,759 in proposed penalties.
Bob Stump VA Medical Center faced similar violations during a 2019 OSHA investigation.
Qualawash Holdings LLC faced similar violations during an OSHA investigation in 2020.
The December 2023 incident resulted in $267,327 in proposed penalties.
The NSC and National COSH have already voiced their support for the measure.
Applications for competitive grants focused on rail transit safety education and public awareness initiatives are open until September 1, 2024.