OSHA Inspection: ASSOCIATED ROOFING INC.

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jun 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $4,256

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On or about March 20, 2026, the portable ladder to access the upper level did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards. Employees were using the ladder to access the roof for residential construction activities.

Issued

May 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $39,723 · Current $39,723

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.  On or about March 20, 2026, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 25.0 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing work.  Associated Roofing Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1738123, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on June 20, 2024,  with respect to a workplace located at 951 & 953 Golf Course Road, Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Issued

May 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,513 · Current $8,513

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  On or about March 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from eye injuries while operating a pneumatic nail gun. Eye protection was not being utilized while employees were installing shingles.  Associated Roofing Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1738123, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 20, 2024,  with respect to a workplace located at 951 & 953 Golf Course Road, Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jun 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $266 · Current $266

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On or about March 20, 2026, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize fall hazards, and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).  Associated Roofing Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1738123, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on June 20, 2024,  with respect to a workplace located at 951 & 953 Golf Course Road, Crystal Lake, Illinois.