Utility Contractor Facing $318K in OSHA Fines for Trench Hazards
A utility construction company faces fines for exposing employees to excavation safety hazards. The fines total $380,664.
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Key points from EHS Daily Advisor’s report
- The utility construction company is based in Frankfort, Illinois.
- The company faces $380,664 in OSHA fines for safety hazards.
- Federal investigators observed employees working in an unsafe environment.
A Frankfort, Illinois-based utility construction company is facing a significant fine from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for repeatedly exposing employees to excavation safety hazards.
According to EHS Daily Advisor, federal investigators observed employees working in an unsafe environment, prompting the investigation and subsequent fines.
The company is facing $380,664 in OSHA fines, a substantial penalty for the safety violations. The fine amount indicates the severity of the hazards and the repeated nature of the violations.
Questions and answers
How much are the OSHA fines?
The company faces $380,664 in OSHA fines.
What prompted the OSHA investigation?
Federal investigators observed employees working in an unsafe environment.
