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Hurtado Construction Co. has a history of past OSHA citations and officials said another of its employees was killed in a trench accident in 2007.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule prohibiting ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos, the only known form of asbestos currently imported, processed or distributed for use in the U.S.

Pennsylvania has launched a new work zone speed safety camera program, expanding on a successful pilot effort.

Global contractor launches five-year link with suicide prevention foundation to reduce high number of suicide-caused deaths in construction, a "shameful statistic," said CEO Brendan Bechtel.

Three workers were killed and five of the injured were hospitalized in critical condition when the under construction pre-engineered hanger collapsed Jan. 31.

Penalty would apply to emissions above 25,000 metric tons per year of CO₂ equivalent, but there are some exemptions for oil and gas firms.

Melachi Brown, 20, who police say was speeding when he collided with another driver in Maryland, pleaded guilty to six counts of manslaughter in a state court, records show. 

On-the-job fatality rate rose by 11% in 2022 for construction and extraction workers, the second highest of all industries, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

OSHA also recommends the use of safety helmets on construction sites, but has not mandated the change. 

Traditional contractor-owner relationships “are being rocked” by decision in long-running case related to death of pedestrian struck by road grader on municipal project, says industry group.