FLORIDA ROOFING EXPERTS, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FLORIDA ROOFING EXPERTS, INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at 2020 FROGMORE DRIVE, MIDDLEBURG, FL 32068 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $500,068.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-07-12.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

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 $500,068.00 is more than 138.6× 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 FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 9, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 5, 2020. Of the 4 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 $125,017.00 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 Florida Roofing Experts, Inc. represents one of the most severe administrative rebukes within the residential construction sector, characterized by a staggering $500,068 penalty for just four citations. Each violation was classified as Willful with a maximum gravity rating, signaling a profound and intentional disregard for 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13). By repeatedly failing to provide fall protection, the employer demonstrated a conscious indifference to the primary cause of fatalities in the roofing industry. The assessment of maximum penalties for each instance suggests