Thursday, December 15, 2005

Unicco Service Company Was Fined $152,500 By OSHA

OSHA has cited Unicco Service Company for alleged willful and repeat violations of safety standards. The facilities management and personnel firm faces a total of $152,500 in proposed fines.

The accident happened at the New England Executive Park in Burlington, Mass., June 8. One worker was killed and another was severely injured.

Francis Pagliuca, OSHA's area director for Middlesex and Essex counties said," This company is well aware of the requirements to protect window cleaners contained in industry standards, manufacturer instructions and its own safety program, yet chose to ignore them." This company was cited for similar hazards following a double fatality in 2003.

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