# OSHA Cites Florida Pipeline Contractor

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a willful citation against T & T Pipeline Co. Inc., a Florida-based pipeline installation contractor, following a fatality in March 2026. OSHA proposed a penalty of $165,514 and requires the contractor to respond within 15 business days. This enforcement action highlights the critical importance of rigorous safety compliance and risk management in pipeline and construction contracts, especially in Florida.

- Procurement professionals should ensure that contractors on pipeline and infrastructure projects maintain strict adherence to OSHA safety standards to mitigate liability and project delays.
- Contracting officers may need to incorporate enhanced safety compliance requirements and monitoring provisions in future solicitations and contracts.
- Contractors should review and strengthen their safety programs to avoid penalties and maintain eligibility for government pipeline installation contracts.
- This citation underscores the potential financial and reputational risks associated with safety violations in federally regulated construction projects.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)

### Vendors
- T & T Pipeline Co. Inc. (Pipeline installation contractor cited for safety violations)

### Sources
- [US Department of Labor cites Florida pipeline installation contractor for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after March fatality | U.S. Department of Labor](https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20260923) - DOL