The Office of Safety and Health Administration intends to fine a Stamford, Conn.-based contractor $196,000 for more than a dozen safety violations involving the demolishing and rehabbing of a building in Bridgeport, Conn., OSHA announced today. Cesar Mendoza, doing business as KI Management, was penalized for "disregard of basic demolition principles," the agency said. Among other violations, there was no support put in to keep walls from collapsing after flooring in the second and third floors was removed. Read more
