Tier 5 Standard

PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC.

📍 1251 AIRPORT RD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18109🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2021-03-25
$33,926.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
377
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at 1251 AIRPORT RD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18109 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,926.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-03-25.

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 $33,926.00 is more than 9.4× 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 PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 12, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 24, 2021. 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 $33,926.00 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 Peach State Roofing, Inc. following the March 2021 inspection reveals a

Industry Benchmark (PA)

This facility's $33,926 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,841.

$5,841
State Avg
$33,926
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $33,926.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 12, 2021Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in ALLENTOWN, PA (Exact Industry)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. cited for?

PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,926.00. The inspection opened on 2021-03-25.

How much was PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $33,926.00 against PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. in ALLENTOWN, PA. Average per citation: $33,926.00.

Is PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. has a risk score of 6 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 $33,926.00 is above the industry average.