TRAVIS SLAUGHTER

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRAVIS SLAUGHTER — a roofing contractors facility located at 3502 LENCZYK DRIVE W., JACKSONVILLE, FL 32277 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $132,598.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-09-28.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

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 $132,598.00 is more than 36.7× 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 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 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 March 25, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 18, 2019. 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 $132,598.00 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 Travis Slaughter underscores a profound disregard for the fundamental safety requirements governing the roofing industry. The issuance of a single willful violation under 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) for failing to provide fall protection during residential construction activities represents the most severe administrative tool at OSHA’s disposal. By classifying this violation as willful, investigators determined that the employer acted with either intentional disregard for the law or plain indifference to worker safety—a legal distinction that significantly elevates the employer's liability profile. The assessment of a $132,598 penalty for a solitary citation item is