Worker’s Death Results in Company Being Cited for Willful Violation

A New York building developer was inspected in response to employee complaints. The citations address a variety of hazards involving the removal of insulation and floor tiles containing asbestos, chemical hazard communication, flammable chemicals, fire protection, electrical safety and a lack of PPE for employees.

[State Assets LLC, Brooklyn, NY. Release number 08-1756-BOS/BOS 2008-356, Dec. 1, 2008].