Universal Construction Co. v. Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission

BRISCOE, Circuit Judge.

Petitioner Universal Construction Company appeals a final order of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission affirming the imposition of a penalty against Universal under the “multi-em-ployer worksite” doctrine, based on a subcontractor’s violation of construction safety standards. We affirm.

The parties have stipulated to certain facts. Universal is a general contractor engaged in the construction business. In December 1996, Universal contracted with UMB Bank to construct a branch bank office in Independence, Missouri, and shortly thereafter, subcontracted…