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The Art and Science of Roofing Unveiling the World of Roofing Contractors

When it comes to protecting our homes and commercial spaces from the elements, few components are as critical as the roof. A reliable roof not only keeps us dry and safe but also enhances the aesthetics and value of our properties. Behind every sturdy and weather-resistant roof is the expertise of a roofing contractor. In this article, we will explore the world of roofing contractor, their roles, responsibilities, and the importance of their profession in the construction industry.

The Role of a Roofing Contractor

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Cal/OSHA Cites Equipment Company, Refers Contractor for Prosecution in Confined Space

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health cited Meeder Equipment Co. of Rancho Cucamonga and referred D&D Construction Specialties Inc. of Sun Valley for criminal prosecution in two separate cases of workers’ deaths related to confined spaces.

Meeder and its successors were cited a combined $272,250 for serious safety violations following a confined space death of a worker who suffocated in a 10,000-gallon propane gas tank.

In a separate case, D&D faced criminal prosecution for the 2016 death of a worker who lost consciousness and fell 15 feet while cleaning a 50-foot-deep drainage sump. Cal/OSHA’s Enforcement branch also issued

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Cal/OSHA Cites Equipment Company, Refers Contractor for Prosecution in Confined Space Deaths

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health cited Meeder Equipment Co. of Rancho Cucamonga and referred D&D Construction Specialties Inc. of Sun Valley for criminal prosecution in two separate cases of workers’ deaths related to confined spaces.

Meeder and its successors were cited a combined $272,250 for serious safety violations following a confined space death of a worker who suffocated in a 10,000-gallon propane gas tank.

In a separate case, D&D faced criminal prosecution for the 2016 death of a worker who lost consciousness and fell 15 feet while cleaning a 50-foot-deep drainage sump. Cal/OSHA’s Enforcement branch also issued

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Unlicensed Roofing Contractor in Florida Charged After Soliciting Homeowners

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Florida authorities on Friday charged a man with unlicensed contracting, insurance fraud and failing to obtain workers’ compensation coverage on his workers, after he solicited Tampa-area homeowners for roof replacement work.

John Sutton, doing business as Kaizen Construction Group, had salesmen go door to door in Pasco County in 2021 and 2022, instructing homeowners on what to say in filing an insurance claim, Florida’s chief financial officer said in a bulletin. Some of the homeowners agreed to sign “direct to pay” documents, essentially assigning benefits to the roofing company.

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Washington Contractor Fined $300K for Wage Violations

A Vancouver, Washington contractor was found to owe $201,223 in wages and interest to 20 employees on construction projects at four area schools.

The contractor, 360 Sheetmetal LLC, and owner Beverley Martin, were also found to owe more than $115,000 in penalties for failure to pay prevailing wage and file required reports when working on public projects.

In one case, workers were reportedly paid minimum wage, $13.50 per hour at the time, when they should have been paid $62.52 per hour for the specialized fabricated ductwork.

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries recently filed the penalties against the

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Australia Contractor Downer Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Misreporting on Contract

Australian contractor Downer said on Monday it faces a shareholder class action for allegedly making some misrepresentations and withholding certain information about a maintenance contract in its domestic utilities business.

Downer is currently under investigation by New South Wales’ Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) for some of its employees allegedly taking kickbacks and favoring certain sub-contractors for a contract awarded by Transport for NSW, the state’s transport authority.

In February, the Sydney-headquartered company said it had misreported the earnings from this contract, with post-tax earnings inflated by about A$22.2 million ($14.82 million) between April 2020 and June 2022.

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OSHA Cites Connecticut Contractor for Worker’s Death in Trench Collapse

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A federal investigation has found a Connecticut contractor’s failure to provide legally required safeguards and make sure they were in place to prevent trench collapses contributed to the death of an employee buried when an 8-foot-deep trench caved in.

Investigators with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined Botticello Inc. of Manchester exposed workers to deadly hazards as he connected drainage piping at a residential development construction site in Vernon in July 2022. Previously, in November 2015, OSHA inspectors identified four serious violations related to trenching work by Botticello

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Washington Contractor Fined $400K for Safety Violations in Fatal Trench Collapse

A Kent, Washington contractor is facing more than $400,000 in fines for safety violations that led to the death of a construction worker last year in Renton.

Surjit Gill, 36, was killed when the dirt walls of the trench he was working in collapsed and buried him.

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries cited AAA Contractors Inc. for three willful and one serious violation in connection with the incident. The company was also cited for several general violations. The fines total $437,581.00.

Source: Washington Department of Labor & Industries

L&I inspectors determined Gill had been working in a trench

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DOL Says It Recovered $330,000 from NC Contractor that Misclassified Workers

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The U.S. Department of Labor said it has recovered about $330,000 in back wages from a North Carolina contractor that misclassified workers as independent contractors.

“Employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors deny them overtime wages and may deny them state-required workers compensation and unemployment insurance protections,” the department’s Wage and Hour Division district director, Richard Blaylock, said in a statement. “We suggest that employers review their pay practices to make sure their practices comply with the law, and to contact us with questions or concerns.”

Contracting firm ELJ Inc., based

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