SUAREZ ROOFING, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUAREZ ROOFING, LLC — a roofing contractors facility located at 925 ORONOKE RD, WATERBURY, CT 06708 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-07-27.
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 $19,000.00 is more than 5.3× 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 CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 August 31, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 24, 2010. Of the 2 total citations, 1 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $19,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $9,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Suarez Roofing, LLC, reveals a deeply entrenched pattern of non-compliance
This facility's $19,000 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,845.
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What OSHA violations was SUAREZ ROOFING, LLC cited for?
SUAREZ ROOFING, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,000.00. The inspection opened on 2010-07-27.
How much was SUAREZ ROOFING, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,000.00 against SUAREZ ROOFING, LLC in WATERBURY, CT. Average per citation: $9,500.00.
Is SUAREZ ROOFING, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SUAREZ ROOFING, LLC has a risk score of 19 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 $19,000.00 is above the industry average.