U.S. Department of Labor Cites West Virginia Roofing Company, Proposes $107,930 in Penalties

CHARLESTON, WV – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Atlanta-based Peach State Roofing Inc. for failing to protect its employees from fall hazards at a Charleston worksite. The company faces $107,930 in proposed penalties.

OSHA initiated an inspection on Aug. 9, 2017, after observing employees accessing a building roof without a ladder or stairway and working on the roof without fall protection. The company was cited for one repeat and two serious violations.

“Fall hazards are well-known and preventable when an employer ensures the use of proper safety protections,” said OSHA Charleston Area Office Director Prentice Cline. “Employees on this worksite were exposed to serious injuries, and it is fortunate that our inspectors intervened before anyone was hurt.”

The company has 15 business days from receipt of its citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. 

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education assistance.  For more information, visit http://www.osha.gov.