PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at 5701 MACCORKLE AVENUE SE, CHARLESTON, WV 25304 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $67,650.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-08-10.
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 $67,650.00 is more than 18.7× 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 WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.
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. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 24, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 1, 2018. 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 $22,550.00 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. underscores a critical breakdown in fall protection protocols, characterized
This facility's $67,650 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,931.
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What OSHA violations was PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. cited for?
PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $67,650.00. The inspection opened on 2017-08-10.
How much was PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $67,650.00 against PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. in CHARLESTON, WV. Average per citation: $22,550.00.
Is PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PEACH STATE ROOFING, INC. has a risk score of 29 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 $67,650.00 is above the industry average.