Florida marine construction company cited after worker drowns
- July 1, 2025
- Posted by: Web workers
- Category: Workers Comp
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Friday it cited a Key Largo, Florida-based marine construction company after one of its workers drowned in March.
OSHA cited Upper Keys Marine Construction LLC for nine serious violations and proposed $92,191 in penalties following the death of the worker, who drowned in five feet of water after being pinned under a fallen crane.
The worker was part of a team installing a piling foundation for a residential boat lift in Key Largo.
OSHA said the company operated a crane that wasn’t secured to a barge, failed to comply with stability and load capacity requirements for the crane, permitted an uncertified crane operator to work the equipment, and failed to have a lifesaving skiff available during offshore operations.
The company has 15 business days to contest the citation and proposed penalties.
