RICK EVANS ROOFING INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RICK EVANS ROOFING INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1401 S. SANDHILL ROAD, OREM, UT 84057 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $99,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-10-31.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $99,000.00 is more than 82.8× the national average of $1,195.75 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 000000). This sector encompasses 1,316,687 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,574.4M.
State Context: Within UT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 21,375 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,557.94.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 November 18, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 10, 1998. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $49,500.00 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 Rick Evans Roofing Inc. underscores a profound and calculated disregard for the most lethal hazard in the construction industry: falls from heights. By citing two separate instances of 29 CFR 1926.50