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OSHA issues willful citation and proposes $170,145 penalty for CB&A Construction

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A U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA investigation found that CB&A Construction LLC exposed workers to serious trenching hazards at a Bessemer worksite in Jefferson County, including working under a suspended load without hard hats and at the edge of an unprotected excavation. OSHA cited the company for a willful violation and proposed $170,145 in penalties. CB&A has 15 business days to comply, request an informal conference, or contest the citation before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. The inspection was part of OSHA’s national emphasis program on high-hazard industries.
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OSHA's January 28, 2026 release confirms CB&A Construction LLC was cited for a willful violation and proposed penalties of $170,145, with 15 business days to respond or contest the findings. The official press release corroborates the claim as stated.

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  1. Update · Jan 29, 2026, 05:19 AMTrue
    OSHA's January 28, 2026 release confirms CB&A Construction LLC was cited for a willful violation and proposed penalties of $170,145, with 15 business days to respond or contest the findings. The official press release corroborates the claim as stated.
  2. Original article · Jan 28, 2026
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