Three Frogs Real Estate Leaps over Safety Standards, Resulting in Worker’s Death
A San Diego-area real estate company called “Three Frogs” violated workplace safety standards which ultimately caused the death of a construction worker.
Three Frogs is involved in “flipping," a popular way to fix and sell older or run-down homes for a profit. But as investigators explained, the hunger for profit sometimes mean companies cut corners on safety.
Tree-trimmer Joshua Pudsey used an aerial lift to trim a 60 foot eucalyptus tree in November 2013. Mr. Pudsey suffered a fatal blow from a large tree branch, which fell on his head. Inspectors believe that Mr. Pudsey lacked formal qualification and proper training.
Company President David Scot Wolf, 48, Chief Operating Officer John Murphy, 36, and Chief Financial Officer Jonathan D. Cox, 34, recently appeared in a San Diego court. All three entered not guilty pleas.
Mr. Pudsey’s mother, Debbi Anderson, told reporters, “They cut corners and they saved a couple of pennies, but….I can tell you, that it's costing them a hell of a lot more now than it would have had they hired a professional to trim that tree.”
If the three executives are found guilty of all charges, the combined sentencing would be 15 years, 10 months – six and half years for Mr. Wolf alone.
Safety in the workplace is more important than ever. Ignoring OSHA guidelines and other safety programs is not only dangerous for workers – improper safety techniques can also result in large fines, lawsuits and other negative results. At CertifymeOnline.net, our focus is all about safety. Our fall protection, aerial lift & scissor lift classes are the best in the business. With a flexible online format, many companies rely on CMO for their entire industrial equipment safety programs.
To solidify your company’s safety system, just call (602) 277-0615 or visit our contact page. Our team can help you select & schedule any class you need. As this blog shows, safety violations are costly and life-changing. Don’t’ take any chances with workplace safety. Violations are not only costly – they can be deadly. Contact us today.
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Company President David Scot Wolf, 48, Chief Operating Officer John Murphy, 36, and Chief Financial Officer Jonathan D. Cox, 34, recently appeared in a San Diego court. All three entered not guilty pleas.
Mr. Pudsey’s mother, Debbi Anderson, told reporters, “They cut corners and they saved a couple of pennies, but….I can tell you, that it's costing them a hell of a lot more now than it would have had they hired a professional to trim that tree.”
If the three executives are found guilty of all charges, the combined sentencing would be 15 years, 10 months – six and half years for Mr. Wolf alone.
Safety in the workplace is more important than ever. Ignoring OSHA guidelines and other safety programs is not only dangerous for workers – improper safety techniques can also result in large fines, lawsuits and other negative results. At CertifymeOnline.net, our focus is all about safety. Our fall protection, aerial lift & scissor lift classes are the best in the business. With a flexible online format, many companies rely on CMO for their entire industrial equipment safety programs.
To solidify your company’s safety system, just call (602) 277-0615 or visit our contact page. Our team can help you select & schedule any class you need. As this blog shows, safety violations are costly and life-changing. Don’t’ take any chances with workplace safety. Violations are not only costly – they can be deadly. Contact us today.
Thank you for visiting our site and reading the CMO blog! Stay tuned for more updates on aerial lifts, scissor lifts and other equipment.