July 14, 2009 – Framingham – Reliable Roofing and Sheet Metal, LLC A roofing company based in Framingham, was cited for six alleged safety violations by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) along with $31,000 in proposed fines.
The charges stem from a fatal construction accident that claimed the life of James Williamson of Hingham on February 7th after the bucket lift he was using to inspect a roof at a Suffolk University dorm fell 110 feet. A second construction worker, Greg Johnson, was also seriously injured but managed to survive the fall by jumping onto a terrace, according to recent reports.
Reliable Roofing has 15 days to contest the OSHA penalities.
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A construction accident can ruin and completely change you or your child’s life. If you or someone you know has been injured at a work site, working on scaffolding or on a construction site in Boston or Andover you should contact an attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability. Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a law suit. Contact The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley for guidance on your personal injury case.
