A Jacksonville roofing contractor has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for multiple safety violations following two inspections earlier this year. The department alleges that Elo Restoration LLC, operating as Elo Roofing, failed to require employees to use fall protection while working at heights of at least six feet above a lower level. This resulted in proposed penalties totaling $752,846.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began its first investigation on March 18, 2025, at an Elo Restoration worksite in Jacksonville. Two weeks later, OSHA opened a second investigation after a worker fell through a residential roof while removing skylight fixtures at another site in St. Johns and required hospitalization.
According to OSHA, the company did not install guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems and did not provide alternative measures for fall protection.
Elo Restoration LLC received four willful citations, three repeat citations, one serious citation, and two other-than-serious citations related to these incidents.
“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.”
“No one should walk into work worrying that they might not come home at the end of the day,” said Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. “Our workers are the backbone of this country, and we strive every day to ensure they never pay the ultimate price for a paycheck.”
The company has 15 business days from receipt of their citations and penalties to comply with OSHA's requirements, request an informal conference with OSHA officials, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Information about changes in inspection or penalty status can be found on OSHA’s establishment search page.
Employers seeking guidance on workplace safety programs or compliance assistance can find resources on OSHA’s website.
