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< Back to Previous Page Lack of Guardrail Presents Fall Hazards At Philadelphia Apartment Building PHILADELPHIA -- Carson Concrete Corporation has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor for allegedly exposing their employees to fall hazards on the site of a high-rise apartment tower under construction in Philadelphia. The proposed penalty is $176,000. "Carson Concrete has repeatedly exposed their employees to fall hazards," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "This very significant penalty of $176,000 should send a strong message that this Administration will not tolerate disregard for the safety of workers." Carson was issued three willful violations, with a proposed penalty of $156,000 for allowing employees to work without a guardrail system, a safety net system or personal fall arrest system. Employees were exposed to falls ranging from six feet to 153 feet. Seven serious violations address hazards associated with damaged nylon slings, unprotected and uncovered floor holes, materials suspended over employees, and inadequate protection of protect employees from falling debris. The serious violations carry a proposed penalty of $14,400. One repeat violation, with a proposed penalty of $5,600, was issued for not providing and/or not enforcing the utilization of eye or face protection while chipping concrete. A willful violation is defined as an intentional disregard or plain indifference to the OSHA law. A serious violation is defined as one where the employer knew or should have known of the hazard. The company has 15 working days to contest the citations before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Call Our Toll Free: 610-667-7511 or Contact Our Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers Online For a No-Obligation Consultation