A painting and stucco contractor faces a total of $225,200 in proposed OSHA fines for failing to properly erect scaffolds and provide fall protection for workers at two New York jobsites.

Painting and Decorating Inc. was cited for a total of 15 alleged willful, repeat, and serious violations following OSHA inspections.

Both inspections were opened when OSHA inspectors observed “clearly recognized fall hazards” while driving by the locations, both in Kings Point.

“These sizable fines reflect both the gravity of the cited hazards and this employer’s prior history of similar violations,” said Long Island area director Anthony Ciuffo. “Scaffolds must be properly erected and fall protection provided to employees when they work on scaffolds at heights of 10 feet or more, yet this employer has repeatedly neglected to implement these basic, commonsense, and legally required safeguards.”