A shocking case of corporate negligence has come to light in Montana, as MR Asphalt, Inc. and its President, Rtun Romano, face charges for violating safety standards that led to the death of an employee. The incident occurred on April 1, 2014 in Missoula, Montana.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has filed charges against MR Asphalt, Inc. and Romano, accusing them of violating safety standards that resulted in the employee’s death. If convicted, MR Asphalt, Inc. faces a maximum penalty of a $500,000 fine, while Romano could face up to 6 months’ imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.
The case has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for stricter regulations to prevent such incidents in the future. MR Asphalt, Inc. and Romano have entered not guilty pleas, and the case is currently ongoing.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced that it is transitioning its media program to new media contacts, which may affect the flow of information in the case. However, the public can continue to monitor the progress of the case through the U.S. District Court calendar and the PACER system.
To establish a PACER account and review documents filed in the case, please visit http://www.pacer.gov/register.html. To access the district court’s calendar, please visit https://ecf.mtd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/PublicCalendar.pl.
Defendant: Rtun Romano, President and Registered Agent of MR Asphalt, Inc.
Criminal Charges: Violation of safety standard causing death of an employee.
City and State: Missoula, Montana
Date: April 1, 2014
Sentence/Outcome: Currently pending, with not guilty pleas entered by the defendants.
Dollar Amounts: MR Asphalt, Inc. faces a maximum penalty of a $500,000 fine, while Romano could face up to a $10,000 fine and up to 6 months’ imprisonment.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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