United States | News & Politics

7212 readers

532 users here now

founded 4 years ago

MODERATORS

A 15-year-old plunged 50 feet to his death on his first day on the job at an Alabama roofing company, federal officials say. (www.miamiherald.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

9 comments fedilink hide all child comments

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Most roofers don't tie off.

When I got my chimney repaired, the guy walked across the peak of the roof, not even holding onto anything, like he was walking down the street.

Not trying to deflect blame on the workers, and I'm not sure what else the company is responsible for, but occupational safety is often an afterthought to folks who work a trade. You should see some of the shit people pull working on live power in maintenance departments at big industrial sites like steel mills.