64337 - EVERYTHING EXTERIOR - ROOFING LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 64337 - EVERYTHING EXTERIOR - ROOFING LLC — a roofing contractors facility located at 1229 OUTER FIFTH STREET, HENDERSON, KY 42420 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $71,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-10-21.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $71,750.00 is more than 19.9× 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 KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 12, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 18, 2022. Of the 3 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 per-citation average of $23,916.67 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement record for Everything Exterior - Roofing LLC reveals a critical breakdown in fundamental life-safety protocols, characterized by a blatant disregard for fall protection standards. The presence of two willful violations—specifically regarding unprotected roof holes (1926.501(b)(4)(i)) and inadequate fall protection on low-slope roofs (1926.501(b)(10))—elevates this case beyond mere negligence. Legally, the willful classification signifies that the employer either acted with intentional disregard for OSHA requirements or demonstrated plain indifference to employee safety. For workers, this translated to an environment where the most common cause of industry fatalities—falls from heights—was not addressed through required engineering controls or personal fall arrest systems. The penalty total of $71,750 is significantly higher than the industry average for small-scale roofing contractors, reflecting the gravity of the willful designations. When coupled with the serious violation for improper ladder side rail extensions, a clear pattern of systemic failure emerges. These citations suggest that the firm lacked a functional safety management system, as the hazards identified are foundational to roofing operations. This was not an isolated incident of equipment failure, but rather a documented choice to bypass essential safety barriers. For compliance professionals, this record serves as a high-risk indicator of a management culture that prioritizes operational speed over regulatory