Article: Liberty Place II contractors cited for safety hazards; OSHA proposes $251,680 in penalties. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

LIBERTY PLACE II CONTRACTORS CITED FOR SAFETY HAZARDS;

OSHA PROPOSES $251,680 IN PENALTIES

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today proposed penalties totaling $251,680 for safety and health violations against 24 construction contractors at Liberty Place II, a large construction site in Center City Philadelphia.

Linda Anku, OSHA regional administrator in Philadelphia, said, "The violations uncovered posed a serious safety threat to the workers. It was evident the contractors had little regard for the regulations that provide protection for workers ...

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