John Hinkle has 2 OSHA inspections on record in Ohio, the first in 2018.
OSHA's last visit started on Apr 18, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Kent, and the case has not closed yet.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 3 citation items: 3 serious.
OSHA proposed $7,582 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $5,663, down 25%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.501, fall protection in construction (2 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,078. John Hinkle averages $2,832 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
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Watch this company4531 Ridgeview Drive, Kent, OH 44240 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $4,256 | $4,000 | May 20, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 20, 2025 | Final |
1416 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $3,326 | $1,663 | Aug 22, 2018 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
(13) Residential construction. Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of § 1926.502.
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1)
(a) Training program. (1) The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.