US Department of Labor cites 2 Florida construction contractors after finding lack of crane safety protocols led to 37-year-old employee’s fatal injuries

Summary:

On October 2023, a 37-year-old aerial lift operator at a construction site on an Orlando highway ramp suffered fatal injuries when a crane overturned and struck him. Federal workplace safety investigators from the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined that the incident could have been prevented if Concrete Impressions of Florida Inc. and Adcock Cranes Inc. had followed safety standards. OSHA cited both companies for serious violations, proposing penalties of $16,131 and $4,839 respectively. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining a safe working environment, particularly in the construction industry, which has seen a high rate of injuries and fatalities related to crane operation.