US Department of Labor obtains consent injunction requiring New York contractor to provide employees with fall protection

Summary:

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has obtained a consent injunction against ALJ Home Improvement Inc., a Rockland County roofing contractor, and its principal, Jose Lema. The order requires the company to provide employees with fall protection equipment and ensure its use at all worksites, as required by federal law. This is due to repeated fall-related violations, including fatal falls in 2019 and 2022. The settlement agreement includes enhanced provisions for correcting and preventing fall hazards, such as training employees and supervisors, and retaining a qualified safety consultant. If the company fails to comply, OSHA may file a contempt motion in federal court.