If you’ve worked as a Safety Coordinator in construction, energy, or industrial projects and regularly worked long hours without overtime pay, a recent federal case shows you may have a claim.
In Rotolo v. Energy Erectors, Inc., a safety coordinator sued his employers—Energy Erectors, Inc. and MasTec North America, Inc.—alleging that he consistently worked more than 40 hours per week but was not paid overtime in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court ordered the plaintiff to arbitrate his claims, but arbitration does not affect a worker’s substantive rights under the FLSA—you can still pursue unpaid overtime even if you signed an arbitration agreement.
What the Lawsuit Alleges
The plaintiff worked as a Safety Coordinator from October 2024 through August 2025. According to the lawsuit:
- He regularly worked overtime hours
- He was not paid time-and-a-half for those hours
- He was allegedly terminated after raising concerns about unpaid overtime
The employer moved to send the case to arbitration based on an employment agreement, and the court granted that request. But importantly, the claims themselves were not dismissed—they will still move forward in arbitration.
Why This Matters for Safety Coordinators
This case highlights a common issue across industries like:
- Oil and gas
- Pipeline construction
- Electrical and infrastructure projects
- Industrial and plant work
Safety coordinators are often:
- Paid a salary or day rate
- Expected to work long shifts, travel between job sites, and work weekends
- Responsible for inspections, compliance, training, and reporting
- Told they are “exempt” from overtime—even when performing non-exempt work
But under federal law, job title alone does not determine whether you are entitled to overtime.
Common Pay Violations for Safety Roles
If you worked as a safety coordinator, you may have been:
- Misclassified as exempt and denied overtime
- Paid a flat day rate or salary regardless of hours worked
- Required to work 50–70+ hours per week
- Not paid for travel time between job sites
- Discouraged from recording all hours worked
You May Be Owed Significant Compensation
If your employer failed to pay overtime, you may be entitled to:
- Unpaid overtime wages (up to 3 years back)
- Liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages)
- Attorneys’ fees and costs
Even if your case is handled in arbitration, you can still recover these damages.
Safety Coordinators: Take Action Now
If you worked as a Safety Coordinator, HSE Coordinator, Safety Tech, or Compliance Officer and you worked long hours without overtime pay, you should speak with an experienced overtime attorney.
Contact Josh Borsellino – Overtime Attorney
I represent workers nationwide in unpaid overtime cases, including those in oil & gas, construction, and industrial safety roles.
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