317737934 - RIDGELINE ROOFING LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 317737934 - RIDGELINE ROOFING LLC — a construction facility located at 15348 SE BYBEE DR, PORTLAND, OR 97236 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $75,774.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-10-01.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $75,774.00 is more than 21.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within OR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 104,887 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $770.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 28, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 7, 2025. Of the 6 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $75,774.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $12,629.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Ridgeline Roofing LLC reveals a critical, systemic breakdown in fall protection protocols and