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US Labor Department cites 2 employers after 39-year-old worker suffers fatal injuries at Fort Lauderdale work site

News Employment & labor English Sanctions & Fines
Date: 13th Feb, 2024 Source: US Department of Labor Country: USA Original Source

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A federal investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that a 39-year-old maintenance employee died while performing repairs on a screw conveyor system at a cement silo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The contractors, G & R Mineral Services Inc. and HM Southeast Cement LLC, failed to follow safety rules and communicate effectively, leading to the equipment's unexpected startup and fatal accident. OSHA cited both companies for serious violations and proposed penalties totaling $82,269. The investigation highlights the importance of properly developed and implemented lockout/tagout procedures to prevent similar tragedies.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A federal investigation into the death of a 39-year-old maintenance employee found that the two contractors responsible for the job site could have prevented the incident by communicating and following safety rules designed to prevent the unexpected startup of machinery. Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that on

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A federal investigation into the death of a 39-year-old maintenance employee found that the two contractors responsible for the job site could have prevented the incident by communicating and following safety rules designed to prevent the unexpected startup of machinery. Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that on

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