OSHA fines Alabama contractor $85,000 after worker's fatal electrocution due to safety violations.

An Alabama contractor has been fined nearly $85,000 following a fatal electrocution incident. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) imposed the penalty after investigating the death of a worker who was electrocuted while on the job. The investigation revealed serious safety violations, including inadequate training and failure to implement proper safety measures to prevent contact with live electrical wires. OSHA's Birmingham Area Office Director emphasized the importance of adhering to safety protocols to prevent such tragedies. The contractor has been cited for multiple violations and is required to address the identified hazards to ensure the safety of its employees.

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