Local roofing company cited in worker’s death

The U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited A.H. Sturgill Roofing Inc. for two alleged safety violations after a worker died Aug. 22 from complications caused by heat stroke.

The 60-year-old temporary worker sustained heat stroke while working in direct sunlight on a commercial flat roof, throwing rubber roofing material into a dump truck on the ground. The worker was hospitalized due to work-related heat exposure on Aug. 1, the agency said.

The violations involve failing to provide a program addressing heat-related hazards in the workplace and to train workers on recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, including taking preventive measures, such as consuming adequate amounts of water, according to OSHA.

A serious violation occurs when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known.

The company, which faces a proposed fine of $8,820, has 15 days from receipt of the citation and proposed penalty to comply, request an informal conference with OSHAs area director or contest the finding before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

The company declined immediate comment until it could learn more about the alleged violations.

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Local roofing company cited in worker’s death