Massachusetts Roofing Contractor Cited Since 2014 for Fall-Related Violations Faces New OSHA Penalties

BRAINTREE, Mass. — A Quincy, Mass.-based roofing contractor previously cited for fall-related violations by the  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has once again been cited for exposing workers to potentially fatal falls, resulting in a hefty penalty.

According to OSHA, The Roof Kings LLC has been cited five times for hazards related to falls since 2014. The latest instance resulted in OSHA citing the contractor for four willful and two serious violations of workplace safety standards and proposed $137,196 in penalties. Inspectors said the roofing contractor exposed workers on the roofs of a garage and house in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood to falls from heights between seven and 21 feet.