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MATTHEWS ROOFING COMPANY, INC.
$74,517
penalties
20
viol.
10
insp.

MATTHEWS ROOFING COMPANY, INC.

1043 WEST SCHOOL STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60657

Inspections
10
Apr 1989 to Nov 2024 · 10 safety, 0 health
Violations
20
across 10 inspections
Penalties on record
$74,517
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 16Willful 0Repeat 3Other 1

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Inspection records

Nov 19, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347887457$00 viol.

Inspection #347887457

Dates

Opened
Nov 19, 2024
Closing Conference Date
Nov 19, 2024
Closed
Jan 21, 2025

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
49
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
840 W 49th Place, Chicago, IL 60609
Industry
238160 Roofing Contractors

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Jun 19, 2020Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#344799127$15,0002 viol.

Inspection #344799127

Dates

Opened
Jun 19, 2020
Closing Conference Date
Jun 19, 2020
Final Order
Sep 8, 2020
Closed
Dec 3, 2020

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
6

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$28,203
Penalties on Record
$15,000
Site Address
1140 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60607
Industry
238160 Roofing Contractors

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.102
Eye and Face Protection (Construction)
OSHA citation code: 19260102 A01
Other11$7,422$1,000-Sep 8, 2020
020011926.502
Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices
OSHA citation code: 19260502 H01 III
Repeat11$20,781$14,000-Sep 8, 2020
Aug 30, 2017Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#342605052$12,9341 viol.

Inspection #342605052

Dates

Opened
Aug 30, 2017
Closing Conference Date
Aug 30, 2017
Final Order
Jan 11, 2018
Closed
Jan 25, 2018

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
47

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$48,799
Penalties on Record
$12,934
Site Address
605 N Armour Street, Chicago, IL 60642
Industry
238160 Roofing Contractors

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.502
Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices
OSHA citation code: 19260502 H01 V
Repeat14$48,799$12,934-Jan 11, 2018
Jan 25, 2016Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#341200574$4,4001 viol.

Inspection #341200574

Dates

Opened
Jan 25, 2016
Closing Conference Date
Jan 25, 2016
Final Order
Jun 28, 2016
Closed
Jul 22, 2016

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
40

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$6,300
Penalties on Record
$4,400
Site Address
2814 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
Industry
238160 Roofing Contractors

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.501
Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19260501 B01
Serious15$6,300$4,400-Jun 28, 2016
Oct 7, 2010Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#314965161$3,7732 viol.

Inspection #314965161

Dates

Opened
Oct 7, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Oct 15, 2010
Closed
Nov 4, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
7

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$5,390
Penalties on Record
$3,773
Site Address
6545 N. Avondale, Chicago, IL 60647
Industry
238160 Roofing Contractors

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1926.502
Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices
OSHA citation code: 19260502 F04
Serious21$5,390$3,773Oct 25, 2010--
01001B1926.502
Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices
OSHA citation code: 19260502 F01 II
Serious27$0$0Oct 25, 2010--
Jun 23, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312596174$28,0001 viol.

Inspection #312596174

Dates

Opened
Jun 23, 2009
Closing Conference Date
Jun 23, 2009
Closed
Mar 5, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
7

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$56,000
Penalties on Record
$28,000
Site Address
6401 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
Industry
238160 Roofing Contractors

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.501
Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19260501 B10
Repeat16$56,000$28,000Jul 28, 2009--
Sep 16, 2008Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#311376842$3,0001 viol.

Inspection #311376842

Dates

Opened
Sep 16, 2008
Closing Conference Date
Oct 2, 2008
Closed
Feb 13, 2009

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
9
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$4,200
Penalties on Record
$3,000
Site Address
3612 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60651
Industry
238160 Roofing Contractors

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.501
Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19260501 A02
Serious14$4,200$3,000Jan 28, 2009--
Nov 8, 2007Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#311369359$1,7501 viol.

Inspection #311369359

Dates

Opened
Nov 8, 2007
Closing Conference Date
Nov 27, 2007
Closed
Dec 18, 2007

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
6

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,500
Penalties on Record
$1,750
Site Address
1301 S. Sawyer, Chicago, IL 60623
Industry
238160 Roofing Contractors

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.501
Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19260501 B10
Serious1-$2,500$1,750Dec 3, 2007--
Feb 28, 1997Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#300948676$3,0002 viol.

Inspection #300948676

Dates

Opened
Feb 28, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Feb 28, 1997
Closed
Mar 25, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
3

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$5,000
Penalties on Record
$3,000
Site Address
664 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.501
Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19260501 B03
Serious14$2,500$1,500Mar 7, 1997--
010021926.501
Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19260501 B04 I
Serious14$2,500$1,500Mar 7, 1997--
Apr 28, 1989Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#103333191$2,6609 viol.

Inspection #103333191

Dates

Opened
Apr 28, 1989
Closing Conference Date
Apr 28, 1989
Closed
Aug 7, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
3
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
9 serious
Initial Penalties
$3,800
Penalties on Record
$2,660
Site Address
1043 West School Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1926.20
General Safety and Health Provisions
OSHA citation code: 19260020 B01
Serious13$900$630May 12, 1989--
01001B1926.20
General Safety and Health Provisions
OSHA citation code: 19260020 B02
Serious13$0$0May 12, 1989--
01001C1926.21
Safety Training and Education
OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02
Serious13$0$0May 12, 1989--
010021926.100
Head Protection (Construction)
OSHA citation code: 19260100 A
Serious11$400$280May 12, 1989--
01003A1926.450
Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions
OSHA citation code: 19260450 A06
Serious23$900$630May 12, 1989--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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About these records

A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).

This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.

Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection6 citations · $40,150
1926.502Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices4 citations · $30,707
1926.450Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions3 citations · $630

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: roofing contractors reported 2.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 9.7%; NAICS 23816 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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