US Department of Labor cites Homestead drywall service employer after 22-year-old worker suffers fatal head injury at Miami Beach worksite

Summary

A fatal accident occurred at a Stucco Works Inc. construction site in Miami Beach, Florida, in July 2023, resulting in the death of a 22-year-old worker. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigated the incident and found that the company failed to follow required safety regulations, leading to the incident. OSHA cited Stucco Works with 12 serious violations, including failing to maintain a safe working environment, subjecting workers to hazards, and not training employees properly. The company has been fined $74,555 and has contested OSHA's findings.