OSHA has inspected Roofx once in Ohio.
The inspection began on Jan 18, 2024 on a referral, in Leesburg.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 2 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $12,904 and now stand at $3,000, 77% lower after settlements or reviews.
Ladders in construction comes up most often in these citations: 2 items under 1926.1053.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,078, and Roofx averages $3,000 (1 cited inspection).
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(8) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $6,452 | $3,000 | May 20, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $6,452 | $0 | May 20, 2024 | Final |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Jan 17, 2024, Leesburg: Hospitalization · fractures · ears and facial region unspecified
An employee was climbing up a ladder that was placed on an asphalt driveway and leaning against the edge of a roof. When the employee was approximately 5 feet high, the ladder slid out and they fell to the asphalt. The employee was hospitalized with multiple broken bones in their face.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7)
(7) Ladders shall not be used on slippery surfaces unless secured or provided with slip-resistant feet to prevent accidental displacement. Slip-resistant feet shall not be used as a substitute for care in placing, lashing, or holding a ladder that is used upon slippery surfaces including, but not limited to, flat metal or concrete surfaces that are constructed so they cannot be prevented from becoming slippery.
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(8)
(8) Ladders placed in any location where they can be displaced by workplace activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways, shall be secured to prevent accidental displacement, or a barricade shall be used to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder.
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.