The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a $1.35-million fine against construction companies owned by a Massachusetts contractor, alleging multiple willful, repeat and serious safety violations related to what OSHA’s top official called a “horrific” February jobsite accident in which two workers were killed.
OSHA, which is part of the Dept. of Labor, announced Aug. 18 it had proposed fines against Atlantic Coast Utilities LLC/Advanced Utilities Inc. of Boston and its successor companies, including Sterling Excavation LLC, for 28 alleged safety and health violations.