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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1805666.015 - L & M Roof Removal, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Riverside District Office
Site Address:
L & M Roof Removal, Inc.
11905 Landon Dr.
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1709, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2265806 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,650 |
| Current Penalty | $16,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,650 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 1509(A) | 08/15/2025 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 1593(F) | 08/15/2025 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:25 p.m. on February 24, 2025, Employee #1 was working as a roofer at a warehouse worksite and was engaged in roof removal. Coworker #2 (driver) was operating a roll-off truck, Employee #1 was standing between the roll-off truck and the west side of the building in front of loading dock removing roofing debris from the ground around the loading dock. Coworker #2 repositioned the truck and requested that the area where the container would be placed be cleared of debris. Employee #1 and Coworker #3 gave a thumbs-up indicating the area was clear. Coworker #2 began lowering the container. The hook securing the container detached during the lowering process. Coworker #2 reattached the cable, lifted the container back onto the truck, and discovered Employee #1 lying on the ground behind the truck. The employee was caught between the 40-yard roll-off container and building. Employee #1 sustained fatal injuries.
Keywords: Attachment Hook, Building, Cable, Caught Between, Cleaning, Clearing, Commercial Building, Communication, Container, Containerized Cargo, Contusion, Crushed, Debris, Dislocated, Driver, Injury Illness Prevention Program, Insufficient Supervision, Laceration, Lack of Work Procedures, Miscommunication, Motor Vehicle, Noise, Puncture, Puncture Wound, Removal, Removing, Roofer, Roofing, Truck Driver, Unsafe Position, Unsecured, Warehouse, Waste Disposal
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1805666.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Roofers |