CORE ROOFING SYSTEMS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CORE ROOFING SYSTEMS, INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at 100 EMANCIPATION DR, HAMPTON, VA 23667 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,212.50. The inspection case was opened on 2015-12-10.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $20,212.50 is more than 5.6× 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 VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 20, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 16, 2016. Of the 1 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 $20,212.50 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 action against Core Roofing Systems, Inc. centers on a high-gravity repeat violation of 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10), the standard governing fall protection for low-slope roofing activities. This citation underscored a critical systemic failure in the employer’s safety management system, as a "Repeat" designation indicates that
This facility's $20,213 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,725.
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What OSHA violations was CORE ROOFING SYSTEMS, INC. cited for?
CORE ROOFING SYSTEMS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,212.50. The inspection opened on 2015-12-10.
How much was CORE ROOFING SYSTEMS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,212.50 against CORE ROOFING SYSTEMS, INC. in HAMPTON, VA. Average per citation: $20,212.50.
Is CORE ROOFING SYSTEMS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CORE ROOFING SYSTEMS, INC. has a risk score of 19 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $20,212.50 is above the industry average.