Quincy calls for investigation into Riley Brothers due to utility explosion?
Quincy City Councilor Liang calls for “National Grid and its contractor, Riley Brothers, Inc., to appear before the council to explain safety and training procedures and for the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to undertake a comprehensive investigation. “We need to make sure our contractors are meeting [the standards]…”
“Riley Brothers did not appear at a City Council hearing on Monday to discuss a series of electrical explosions in October that left one worker hospitalized” - The Quincy Sun
Councilor Leang told the Quincy City Council on Nov. 10 that a recent utility contract job on Southern Artery and Broad Street resulted in an on-site explosion after a live line was struck. “The supervisor on-site told the employee, ‘Oh, that line isn't live. You're fine. Go ahead and keep doing the work,’” Leang said, according to the meeting transcript. The line was live and when struck caused an explosion that disrupted power in the area and left at least one worker hospitalized and fighting for his life weeks later. - Citizen Portal
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What others are saying about Riley Brothers ...
What others are saying about Riley Brothers ...
The Public says:
“Riley should be investigated. They cover stuff up left and right. They have a notorious reputation on the south shore. The investigation should be on Riley. Praying for the worker and their family” -Bill M. on Facebook
“Once u say “ contractor” that equals less pay/non union/ no safety/work faster/cut cut corners to get job complete while mgmt skim off the top and keep the profits” -Sum Ting W. on Facebook
“Had to call the cops thanks to Riley the other day. They left steel plates lose in the ground and trucks were bending it and creating a gap. They were about to completely fail.” - Samantha W. on Facebook
“It was Tuesday too. I wonder if they cut corners to rush to the other site” - Samantha W. on Facebook
“And they destroyed my car last year by leaving an unmarked hole in the middle of the roadway.” - Samantha W. on Facebook
Riley workers say:
“Work hard sacrifice your life - No time for family. Come in early leave late everyday. Pay is good. No paid holidays which are given in other companies have to earn Christmas!
Unsafe equipment forced to take out and risk DOT violation or go home with no pay. Breaking hard material every night. A lot of diesel and fumes that will cause cancer… They only care about filling holes. 30 days to request a day off. Everyone gossips and knows your business. That includes your direct boss. If money is everything and you don’t have a family or a life and love to be treated like your nothing This jobs for you ( this review is for Wrentham department only) same day paving! - Ex Riley Driver/ Worker on indeed
“Hostile Work Environment - They will tell you all the benefits, all the best things about the company. It’s all a scam” -Ex Riley Worker on indeed
“Great stepping stone for a new Cdl driver benefits suck the pay is ok your a laborer as well as a driver but there’s room to grow if ya willing to wait 5 years being mistreated is a possibility” -Ex Riley Driver/ Worker on indeed
“Poor management and old beat up equipment Safety is put last
Every manager has a different answer on how to do something and they are incorrect to the actually policy Things change 20 times prior of leaving the shop in the morning due to poor planning
No lunch breaks even though the system automatically takes it
Have to wait 6 months for a paid holiday no good benefits
Your interview, you’ll be told nothing but false information” - Riley Employee on indeed
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“I am making more in my Union Benefit Package then I did in my wage with Riley Brothers. They always promised me wage increases but never delivered. The Union wage increases come every six months and are posted so there are no surprises.”
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“The training the union gives you is incredible. Way better than RileyBrothers’. Instructors care about you and can give you individual attention. The job sites are safer because of it.”
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Attention!!!
There are many instances when workers are entitled to prevailing rates when it comes to gas work and or paving. If you feel you are/were entitled to a prevailing rate or want to know if the your current job is prevailing rate, call us for assistance -Paul (508) 738-1247
If you feel you have been discriminated against due to race, color, gender, orientation, or anything else, call -Mike (401) 742-2161
If you are working Unsafe or feel unsafe due to safety hazards/violations contact our Safety Rep. - Steve (781) 789-2692
If you feel the roads you are working on are not properly marked and laid out please contact us and we will put you in touch with the proper Dig Safe Representative - Carmine (401) 757-9085
