Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has CHASE ROOFING LLC had?

Accepted Answer

CHASE ROOFING LLC has been inspected 8 times by OSHA between Apr 12, 2017 and Feb 18, 2025, with 35 violations and $199,205 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What is OSHA's multi-employer citation policy in construction?

Accepted Answer

On construction sites with multiple contractors, OSHA can cite more than one employer for the same hazard. Under the multi-employer citation policy, four types of employers may be cited: the creating employer (whose actions created the hazard), the exposing employer (whose workers are exposed), the correcting employer (responsible for fixing the hazard), and the controlling employer (with general supervisory authority over the site). General contractors are frequently cited as controlling employers.

Question 3

How does Virginia's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Virginia operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program (VOSH), covering both private and public sector workers. VOSH conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

Question 4

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 5

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

Question 6

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.1053Ladders (Construction)	7	$13,410
1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection	5	$45,807
1926.502Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices	5	$19,697
1926.25Housekeeping	3	$21,684
1926.503Fall Protection - Training Requirements	3	$9,190
1926.1060Stairways and Ladders - Training (Construction)	2	$18,190
1926.102Eye and Face Protection (Construction)	2	$22,595
1926.100Head Protection (Construction)	2	$22,595
1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)	1	$5,047
1904.40Providing records to government representatives	1	$2,000

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#348048497	Feb 18, 2025	Programmed Related	Partial	8	$32,385
#347141020	Nov 29, 2023	Programmed Related	Partial	3	$23,065
#346488638	Feb 6, 2023	Programmed Related	Partial	14	$108,250
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