Your Indiana Construction Accident lawyer was pleased to see that IOSHA has completed their thorough investigation of the tragic and unnecessary death of our client, Iron worker Stanley Roberts, at the Indianapolis convention center construction project on June 17, 2009. IOSHA has cited 4 construction companies for OSHA safety Violations that lead to the accident. Ermco Electric was cited for two serious violations for not adequately marking or covering the excavation Roberts lift fell into and was fined $9000. FA Wilhelm was fined $9000 for the same two safety violations. Far West Construction Inc was also fined $3000 for not adequately marking or covering the 24 inch wide by 24 inch long by 12 inch deep hole. Finally, Harmon Steel was fined $10,000.00 for failing to provide any warning system such as a barricade, hand signals or stop logs to prevent the lift in which Stanley was working to be allowed in the dangerous area.
While these fines are not financially significant, they are important to reinforce that construction site safety is the responsibility of all the contractors, not just the workers direct employer. We applaud IOSHA for their thorough investigation and resolve to hold those contractors accountable not only to complete the project on time, but to also protect the lives of Indiana Construction workers.
BE SAFE.
John
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