Trade groups said they needed more time to respond to the agency's questions about a proposal to lower blood lead levels that would necessitate a worker's medical removal.
State Division of Occupational Safety and Health officials are investigating the death of Chritopher Paul Smith, an employee of specialty contractor F.D. Thomas Inc.
Giant specialty contractor acquired William E. Groves Construction in 2021, and two departing senior managers of former family-owned firm aim to nullify earlier non-compete agreements.