The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $69,500 in penalties against Bowlin Grading for alleged willful, repeat and serious safety violations.

OSHA cited the construction contractor after inspecting the company’s East Point, Ga., construction site where employees were installing a new storm drainage system.

The company was cited with an alleged willful violation and a $49,500 proposed penalty after finding that a supervisor allowed employees to work in an unprotected 13-foot deep trench. OSHA defines a willful violation as one committed with plain indifference to or intentional disregard for employee safety and health.

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