Elo Restoration LLC cited by DOL for exposing workers to fall hazards, with $752,846 in proposed penalties
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Jacksonville-based Elo Restoration LLC, operating as Elo Roofing, for multiple safety violations after two separate federal inspections. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) initiated an investigation on March 18, 2025, at an Elo Roofing worksite in Jacksonville. Two weeks later, OSHA opened a second investigation at an Elo Roofing site in St. Johns after learning that a worker sustained injuries and required hospitalization following a fall through a residential roof while removing skylight fixtures.
OSHA determined that the company failed to install guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems, and employees were not provided with alternative fall protection measures. Elo Restoration LLC was cited with four willful, three repeat, one serious, and two other-than-serious violations, totaling $752,846 in proposed penalties.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer said, “At the Department of Labor, we are committed to doing everything in our power to put the American worker and their safety first. 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 added, “No one should walk into work worrying that they might not come home at the end of the day. Our workers are the backbone of this country, and we strive every day to ensure they never pay the ultimate price for a paycheck.”
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