Fluor Corp. Settles Unsafe Crane Case

Greenville-based Fluor Corp. settled a lawsuit recently with a North Texas worker who alleged that he was wrongfully and illegally terminated after complaining about an unsafe crane which exposed workers to death-by-crushing. According to the Department of Labor, the wrongfully terminated employee will receive nearly $20,000 in back pay. As the regional administration for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) explained, “Employees must be free to exercise their rights under the law without fear of termination or retaliation.”

The Fluor Corp. settlement is a victory for all blue-collar workers and an important lesson, too. If you suspect your employer of maintaining hazardous working conditions, you can raise objection without having to sacrifice your employment. Federal law protects whistleblowers! You have a right to a safe place to work. Fight for that right by contacting the employment law experts at Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

OSHA cites contractor for safety violations at Cowboys Stadium

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has cited Birdair, Inc., a roofing subcontractor, for safety violations related to a December incident where two maintenance workers slipped on an icy roof and fell. The workers slid about 260 feet down the domed roof, until they caught a gutter. One worker broke his leg and suffered head and chest trauma, and the other suffered a back injury.

OSHA proposed $45,000 in penalties for two violations related to safety equipment and training. Although the workers were wearing fall protection gear, they were not properly tied off.