K & C ROOFING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, K & C ROOFING, INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at 3737 ST. JOHN BLUFF RD S, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $58,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-02-03.
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.
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 $58,250.00 is more than 16.1× 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 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 2 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 April 17, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 $19,416.67 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 action against K & C Roofing, Inc. reveals a critical, systemic failure to internalize safety
This facility's $58,250 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,978.
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What OSHA violations was K & C ROOFING, INC. cited for?
K & C ROOFING, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $58,250.00. The inspection opened on 2015-02-03.
How much was K & C ROOFING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $58,250.00 against K & C ROOFING, INC. in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Average per citation: $19,416.67.
Is K & C ROOFING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, K & C ROOFING, INC. has a risk score of 27 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $58,250.00 is above the industry average.