Brooklyn, NY Developer Fined by OSHA for Asbestos Violations

In January 2009, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Brooklyn, NY building developer for 18 health and safety violations with regard to the removal of asbestos at a New Haven, CT job site.

The company was cited for their failure to adequately oversee the removal of asbestos-containing insulation and floor tiles. An OSHA spokesperson stated that employees removing asbestos at the site had not been protected from exposure to the dangerous carcinogen.

The company was also cited for violations involving chemical hazard communications, flammable chemicals, fire protection, electrical safety and failing to provide personal protective equipment for employees.

Exposure to asbestos is known to cause serious diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer and asbestosis.

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