Last October two asphalt workers were killed on the job in a flash fire/explosion. A third worker survived the blast with non-life-threatening injuries.
An investigation conducted by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s cited two serious violations:
-Not taking precautions against having sources of ignition where flammable vapors are present
-Not having employees wear proper personally protective uniforms while handling hot asphalt
The asphalt company responsible will pay the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration $17,000 in fines.
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Mr. Finkelstein is the Managing Partner of Finkelstein & Partners, LLP. He has become a noted consumer activist through his representation of injured individuals against corporate wrongdoers and irresponsible parties.
An accomplished litigator, Mr. Finkelstein has represented Plaintiffs in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases. He has successfully handled dozens of multi-million dollar cases.