The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Jacksonville roofing contractor with 10 safety violations and proposed penalties totaling $752,846 after a worker fell through a residential skylight and required hospitalization.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that Elo Restoration LLC, operating as Elo Roofing, willfully exposed workers to fall hazards by failing to require fall protection equipment while working at least six feet above ground level, according to the agency’s announcement.
OSHA initiated investigations at two Elo Roofing worksites following separate incidents. The first investigation began March 18, 2025, at a Jacksonville location. Two weeks later, the agency opened a second investigation in St. Johns after learning a worker sustained injuries and required hospitalization after falling through a residential roof while removing skylight fixtures, according to OSHA.
Safety violations identified
The agency determined the worksites failed to install guardrails, safety nets or personal fall arrest systems, according to OSHA. Employees were not provided with alternative fall protection measures, the agency said.
OSHA issued four willful violations, three repeat violations, one serious violation and two other-than-serious violations against Elo Restoration LLC. Willful violations indicate the employer knew of a hazardous condition or showed plain indifference to employee safety, according to OSHA standards.
Company response timeline
Elo Restoration LLC has 15 business days from receipt of the citations to comply with OSHA requirements, request an informal conference with the agency, or contest the findings before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, according to OSHA.
“At the Department of Labor, we are committed to doing everything in our power to put the American worker and their safety first,” said Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer. “These citations are a stark reminder that workplace safety is non-negotiable, and we will carry out our duty to hold employers accountable when they put lives at risk.”
Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling said workers should not worry about workplace safety. “No one should walk into work worrying that they might not come home at the end of the day,” he said. “Our workers are the backbone of this country, and we strive every day to ensure they never pay the ultimate price for a paycheck.”
OSHA offers compliance assistance resources and free help for employers seeking to comply with safety standards, according to the agency.
