A federal administrative law judge has ruled against Greg Beeche Logistics, a scaffold installation company based in Waterford, New York. The decision comes after an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which found that the company exposed employees to potential falls by using scaffolds that did not meet federal safety standards.

The investigation took place at a work site in Boston's Post Office Square in April 2021. Inspectors discovered employees working on two-point suspension scaffolds without additional independent support lines or automatic locking devices, both of which are required by federal safety standards to prevent falls if suspension ropes fail.

As a result, OSHA issued a serious citation to Greg Beeche Logistics. The company contested this citation before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. In December 2024, Administrative Law Judge William Coleman affirmed the citation and imposed a $6,000 penalty.

"The employer argued that OSHA should have allowed the company to use the non-compliant scaffold," stated Regional Solicitor of Labor Maia Fisher in Boston. "All employers, including this one, however, must comply with the law. When an employer fails to do so, the U.S. Department of Labor will seek to hold it accountable."

Greg Beeche Logistics provides Work Access systems and support services for various construction and maintenance projects. The company has appealed Judge Coleman's decision.

OSHA offers resources on its stop falls website to educate workers about fall hazards and proper safety procedures. These resources include video presentations available in English and Spanish, as well as compliance assistance materials for protecting roofing workers and developing safety programs.