Alleged Repeat Fall Hazards Found at Three Worksites
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued significant penalties to RRC Home Improvement Inc., a New Jersey-based contractor, for repeated safety violations. Inspections at three worksites in North Jersey revealed workers were allegedly exposed to dangerous fall hazards due to inadequate safety measures.
OSHA Inspections Uncover Safety Violations
OSHA first inspected an RRC Home Improvement worksite in Dover in June 2024 after reports surfaced of employees working on a roof without fall protection. Following a warning about this safety issue, OSHA initiated further inspections in July 2024 at two additional RRC worksites in Lodi. At these sites, inspectors once again observed employees without proper fall protection.
In addition to fall-related hazards, the inspections revealed other violations, including:
- Lack of required hard hats and eye protection
- Missing fire extinguishers
- Improper pump jack scaffold poles
- Unsafe ladder use
These findings highlight serious lapses in workplace safety protocols.
Severe Penalties Issued for Violations
New Jersey Contractor: After completing the three inspections, OSHA cited RRC Home Improvement for four willful and seven serious violations. These citations resulted in proposed penalties totaling $328,545. The company has a 15-business-day window to respond by complying, requesting an informal conference with OSHA’s area director, or contesting the findings before OSHA’s independent review commission.
Repeat Offender Added to Severe Violators Program
This is not the first time RRC Home Improvement has faced scrutiny from OSHA. Since 2017, the agency has conducted five inspections and issued citations for failing to provide adequate fall protection. Due to the willful nature of these offenses, OSHA has now added the company to its severe violators program.
About RRC Home Improvement Inc.
RRC Home Improvement provides commercial roofing, specialty roofing, and residential roofing services across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Despite its regional presence, the company’s safety practices have repeatedly come under fire, underscoring the importance of strict compliance with federal workplace safety standards.
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