OSHA Cites Broward Roofing Company After Fatal Fall
- OSHA investigators determined that Max Home Services LLC, operating as Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy, willfully exposed workers to life-threatening fall hazards.
- Two employees were installing a tarp at a height of 20 feet without required personal fall protection when they slipped from a roof into an empty pool.
- This September 2025 incident resulted in one worker’s death and left another with serious injuries.
- Consequently, the Department of Labor has proposed $172,324 in penalties for one willful and two serious safety violations.
H-E-B Warehouse Fatality Sparks Federal Safety Investigation
- An H-E-B warehouse worker died following a workplace accident on April 4 at a San Antonio distribution center.
- The employee initially received on-site treatment and a clinical evaluation before being released with work restrictions.
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a formal investigation into the incident to evaluate workplace standards.
- This follows a previous fatal accident involving a forklift at the same facility six months ago.
Lawsuit Filed After Teen’s Death at Oregon City Construction Site
- The family of an 18-year-old worker has filed a $35 million lawsuit following a fatal trench collapse in Oregon City.
- The complaint alleges the contractor failed to provide necessary safety equipment and proper training.
- Records indicate the company was previously cited for serious excavation hazards, according to reports.
- The legal action accuses the firm of gross negligence and disregarding mandatory safety standards.