Worker Falls to Death Leading to Fines for Two Florida Contractors

CMR Construction & Roofing LLC of Panama City, Fla. and Modern Construction Experts LLC of Stuart, Fla. failed to protect workers from fall hazards, according to an OSHA investigation. A worker fell 84 ft. to their death while performing tasks on a hotel roof and the contractors were cited by OSHA for failing to provide a fall protection system while working from heights. The two companies face $126,169 in penalties.

As we’ve stated on many occasions businesses must protect wealth and reputation - First my condolences go out to the family who lost their loved one.

An investment into Safety Training is a key economic investment. The unforeseen hard and soft costs for this tragic loss of life include:

• Man hour losses due to work stoppage due to investigation;
• Reputation damage to contractor;
• Increased workers’ compensation costs for the next 3 years;
• Defensive attorney costs;
• Project completion date may create penalties.

In closing, Safety Economics is key in business management; therefore, the need to protect the employees, stakeholders and the workplace by the facility owners / contractors in preventing all forms of incidents pays big dividends.