by MBJ Staff Published: October 3,2012
Tags: build, builder, building, citation, construction, contractor, federal agency, fine, infrastructure, inspection, job site, penalty, trench, trenching, violation, worker health, workplace safety
BATESVILLE — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Brocato Construction Inc. of Batesville with two willful and one serious safety violation following an inspection of two trenches where workers were relocating gas and water lines along state Highway 305 in Olive Branch. OSHA reports it opened its inspection as [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: August 30,2012
Tags: city, digging, growth, law, municipal government, municipality, ordinance, population, regulation, trenching
OXFORD — As Oxford continues to grow, so does the demand for the availability of telecommunications for its citizens, which is why some new city ordinances are about to be adopted. For instance, to ensure the city maintains control of work performed within the city rights of way, the Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: January 31,2012
Tags: builders, cave-in, citations, construction, contractors, federal government, fines, penaties, safety, trenching, worksite
VERONA — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed $55,375 in penalties against Memphis, Tenn.-based contractor MTE Contracting, LLC for four safety violations at a Verona store construction site. An inspection was initiated when an OSHA compliance officer was passing by the site in November and observed cave-in hazards involving [...] [...]