OSHA has issued citations against a dozen companies in connection with last fall’s deadly partial collapse of a hotel under construction in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS -- A federal agency has issued citations against a dozen companies in connection with last fall’s deadly partial collapse of a hotel under construction in New Orleans.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration also cited a steel contractor for “failing to maintain structural stability of the building,” according to a news release posted on the OSHA website Friday.Heaslip Engineering LLC was cited for a multiple “serious” violations and one labeled “willful.”
Heaslip Engineering's lawyer, Kelly Theard, issued a statement “adamantly” disputing the allegations, citing the company's “impeccable record and reputation.”
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