Latest Contractors Headlines
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Houston Contractor Exposed Workers to Falls, Electrical Hazards, and Amputations, U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds
Sep 19 2023 // A U.S. Department of Labor workplace safety investigation has found that a Houston-based contractor willfully and repeatedly exposed its workers to falls, electrical hazards and amputations. Following a March 9, 2023,...
Ohio Roofing Contractor Faces $548K in Fines for Exposing Workers to Deadly Fall Hazards
Sep 19 2023 // On four occasions in less than three months in 2023, U.S. Department of Labor inspectors observed a Millersburg, Ohio roofing contractor again exposing workers to deadly fall hazards of up to 19 feet at four residential...
The Unique Risks of an Artisan Contractor
Sep 18 2023 // When you hear or read the term, “artisan contractor,” what do you think of? Don’t search it, and if you deal with artisan contractors, don’t shout out the answer. I can tell you that I thought of...
NIP Group Introduces PoolPro™: Diving Deeper with a Tailored Insurance Program for Pool Builders and Service Contractors
Sep 14 2023 // Woodbridge, New Jersey, September 14, 2023 – NIP Group, a leading specialty insurance program with over 30 years of experience, announces the launch of its latest industry-specific insurance program, PoolPro™. Designed...
Missouri Roofing Contractor Faces $205K Fine After Employee’s Fatal Fall
Sep 12 2023 // On March 27, 2023, an 18-year-old employee of a Missouri contractor was applying sealant to a commercial building’s roof when he fell more than 22 feet and suffered serious injuries that left him in a coma for five...
Help Your Contractor Client Transition from Quick Bonds to a Larger Surety Program
Sep 6 2023 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. If you have construction clients who are in growth mode and want to take on bigger projects, here’s help you can share for increasing their surety...
California Labor Commissioner Cites Farm Labor Contractor and Growers $1.9M
Aug 29 2023 // The California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited farm labor contractor M.G. Luna, Inc. of Parlier and growers Madera Persimmon Growers Inc. of Madera and Willems Farms Inc. of Kingsburg $1,926,531, for wage theft...
Texas Construction Contractor Faces $263K in Penalties for Fatal Crane Collapse
Aug 29 2023 // A federal workplace safety investigation has found that a Farmersville, Texas construction contractor could have prevented the loss of a 23-year-old employee by following required safety procedures for operating a mobile...
South Florida Contractor Charged with Underreporting Payroll by $5.9 Million
Aug 24 2023 // Florida authorities this week charged a south Florida contractor with underreporting his payroll by almost $6 million, cheating his workers’ compensation insurer out of more than $350,000 in premiums. Miguel Porras,...
NIP Group Addresses Utility Contractors’ Insurance and Safety Concerns with UtilityPro’s Nationwide Workers Compensation Expansion
Aug 22 2023 // WOODBRIDGE, N.J., August 22, 2023 – Recognizing the critical role of Workers Compensation in the cost structure and strategy of Utility Contractors, NIP Group is excited to announce the nationwide expansion of its...
Oregon OSHA Cites Contractor for Multiple Job Safety Violations
Aug 8 2023 // The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division fined Hillsboro contractor Arm & Hammer Construction Inc. $66,420 for multiple violations of workplace safety rules. In one violation, the company repeatedly failed to...
Payroll Was Millions More than Florida Contractor Reported, DFS Says
Jul 27 2023 // A south Florida contractor faces significant jail time after he was arrested for vastly underreporting his payroll to his workers’ compensation insurer. Hector Gutierrez-Morales, owner of HG & AKE Construction...
Massachusetts High Court Revives Contractor Liability Claim Over ‘Half Inch’ Defect
Jul 24 2023 // Whether a half-inch granite protrusion on a crosswalk under repair is sufficient to support a negligent claim is a matter for a jury to decide, not a court granting summary judgment for a contractor doing work for a...
NIP Group Expands TreePro Program to Include Small and Large Workers Compensation Programs, Utility Line Clearance Contractors, and More
Jul 13 2023 // WOODBRIDGE, NJ, July 13, 2023 — NIP Group, a leading specialty insurance provider, is excited to announce the relaunch and expansion of its renowned TreePro® program. With the inclusion of small and very large Workers...
NIP Group Launches UtilityPro®: A New National Insurance Program for Utility Contractors
Jul 11 2023 // WOODBRIDGE, NJ, July 11, 2023 — NIP Group, a specialized insurance and risk intermediary, is proud to announce the development of UtilityPro® a new national insurance program tailored specifically for utility...
DA’s Office Charges California Contractors with Workers’ Comp Fraud and Conspiracy
Jun 28 2023 // Individuals from two construction companies in California’s Bay Area were arraigned on charges of conspiring to misclassify workers to avoid paying workers’ compensation insurance, payroll taxes and insurance...
Report Examines Potential Risks for General Contractors
Jun 19 2023 // A new report from an insurer with a high concentration of general contractors in its commercial lines business recognizes the high-risk nature of the construction industry and offers insights that contractors and their...
Florida Judge Slams SFR Contractor for Misrepresentation, Fraud in Tower Hill Case
May 31 2023 // SFR Services, a Florida restoration firm made famous by its volume of claims litigation and its charges that United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. had instructed desk adjusters to alter their estimates, now finds...
Inszone Acquires Specialty Contractors Insurance Services California
May 26 2023 // Inszone Insurance Services acquired Specialty Contractors Insurance Services. Specialty Contractors Insurance Services has predominantly served business owners and contractors. It is headquartered in Sacramento,...
Contractor Settles with Sickened Tenn. Workers Who Cleaned up Coal Ash Spill
May 25 2023 // Attorneys for a group of workers who believe their jobs cleaning up a massive coal ash spill in Tennessee led to a slew of illnesses, including fatal cancers, have reached a settlement with the contractor who organized the...
