Florida Roofing Contractor Cited for Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards

Juan Zuniga Ramos, principal of JZ Exteriors and Repairs LLC, reportedly failed to provide fall protection and train workers on its use. OSHA says the contractor has accused more than $30,000 in unpaid fines.

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SUNRISE, Fla. — The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Crown Roofing L.L.C. for exposing employees to fall hazards at a worksite in Sunrise, Fla.

The roofing contractor faces the maximum allowable penalty of $129,336.

OSHA cited the company for allowing employees to install roofing materials without the use of a fall protection system. OSHA initiated the inspection as part of the Regional Emphasis Program on Falls in Construction. OSHA has cited Crown Roofing 13 times since 2014 for similar fall hazards.

The company has 15 business days from receipt of the Oct. 23 citations and proposed penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

As a reminder, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education, and assistance. For more information, visit https://www.osha.gov.