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OSHA cites Bovis Lend Lease and John Galt Corp. for fire safety, exit access, other hazards at Deutsche Bank tower

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OSHA has cited Bovis Lend Lease and John Galt Corp. for 44 alleged violations of workplace safety and health standards at the former Deutsche Bank headquarters located at 130 Liberty St. in Manhattan.

The two contractors, who were responsible for demolition and asbestos abatement work on the building, were cited following an Aug. 18, 2007, fire which took the lives of two New York City firefighters.

"Construction and demolition sites must be kept safe at all times for both employees and emergency responders," said Louis Ricca Jr., OSHA’s acting regional administrator in New York.

"Employers must adhere to safety and health standards, and prepare completely and effectively for workplace emergencies," said Richard Mendelson, OSHA’s area director in Manhattan. "Failure to do so can – and, in this case, did – cost lives."

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