Florida Roofer Faces Penalties Following Fatal Fall
Federal investigators proposed more than $170,000 in fines after a worker died and another was injured at a Fort Lauderdale job site.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- Apr 27, 2026
Federal safety investigators have cited a Florida roofing contractor after a fatal incident involving two employees who fell from a residential roof.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA determined that employees of Max Home Services LLC, operating as Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy, were installing a tarp on a two-story home when the incident occurred. According to the investigation, two workers slipped from the roof and fell more than 20 feet into an empty swimming pool.
One employee died from their injuries, while the second worker sustained serious injuries.
OSHA investigators alleged the employer willfully allowed the crew to work at heights exceeding 20 feet without required personal fall protection. The agency also noted the company failed to provide adequate training for recognizing fall hazards and did not implement a communication program regarding hazardous chemicals used on-site.
"The agency cited the employer with one willful and two serious violations," OSHA officials stated, proposing $172,324 in penalties.
Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy has formally contested the findings before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
According to federal data, falls remain the leading cause of death in the construction industry. OSHA maintains a national campaign to encourage employers to plan ahead, provide the right equipment and train every employee on the proper use of safety gear.
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Jesse Jacobs is assistant editor of OHSOnline.com.