United States v. DNRB, Inc.

GREG KAYS, CHIEF JUDGE

This criminal case arises from the death of a young steel connector ironworker, Eric Roach ("Roach") on a construction site. On July 24, 2014, Roach fell while walking across a steel beam while not tied off on the steel or otherwise protected from falling. As a result, he fell 36 feet to the ground and died the next day from his injuries.

The Government alleges Roach's death was the result of two violations of Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") regulations. The Government has charged a subcontractor on the project, Defendant DNRB, Inc., d/b/a Fastrack…