Long Island construction contractor to pay $144K, enhance compliance following US Department of Labor investigation, litigation

Summary:

Northridge Construction Corp., a construction contractor based in East Patchogue, has agreed to pay $144,000 in penalties and implement enhanced safety measures to reduce workplace hazards following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The settlement upholds OSHA's citations for willful and serious violations related to fall protection, struck-by, and electrical hazards resulting in the death of an employee in 2018. As part of the agreement, Northridge Construction Corp. must implement enhanced abatement requirements, including conducting pre-job hazard assessments, providing OSHA safety training to employees, and imposing safety planning and training mandates on subcontractors. The settlement aims to prevent similar workplace hazards and fatalities in the construction industry.