US Department of Labor cites Kissimmee grocery store after investigation finds 65-year-old worker’s employer could have prevented fatal fall

Summary:

A fatal fall incident occurred on May 2023 at Kissimmee Meat & Produce Inc. when a 65-year-old clerk fell about 9 feet from a defective ladder. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation found that the employer violated several safety standards, including using modified and damaged ladders, failing to inspect and maintain equipment, exposing workers to fall and fire hazards, and not providing proper training. As a result, OSHA cited the employer for 11 serious violations and proposed $95,315 in penalties.