Max Home Services LLC Cited $172k for Fatal Fall Hazards in Florida
Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor cited Max Home Services LLC, operating as Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy, for one willful and two serious violations of federal workplace safety standards following a September 24, 2025 incident in which two workers fell more than 20 feet from a two-story residence while installing tarp. One employee suffered fatal injuries and another sustained serious injuries. The agency proposed penalties totaling $172,324. The employer has contested the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
“The agency cited the employer for willfully allowing both employees to work without personal fall protection at heights of over 20 feet.”
Roofing contractors performing work at heights above 20 feet should ensure their fall protection programs include personal fall arrest or fall restraint systems, not just warning lines or safety nets. The willful citation here was based on employees working entirely without fall protection — not on equipment deficiency. Employers should also verify that workers are trained to recognize fall hazards before work begins and that hazard communication programs cover any chemicals used on-site, as these were cited as separate serious violations in this case.
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OSHA investigators determined that on September 24, 2025, two employees of Max Home Services LLC were installing tarp at a two-story residence when they fell into an empty pool, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury. The agency found the employer willfully allowed both workers to operate without personal fall protection at heights exceeding 20 feet, failed to train employees to recognize fall hazards, and did not implement a hazard communication program for workers using hazardous chemicals.\n\nRoofing contractors and employers performing work at elevations above 20 feet should review their fall protection programs, training protocols, and hazard communication practices to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. The willful violation designation carries heightened penalties and signals increased enforcement scrutiny for fall protection failures in the construction industry.
Penalties
Proposed penalties of $172,324 for one willful and two serious violations.
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OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region
U.S. Department of Labor
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Florida roofing employer for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards after an employee suffered fatal injuries and another was seriously injured when falling from a two-story residence.
April 24, 2026
US Department of Labor cites Florida roofing company for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after worker suffers fatal fall, another injured
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Florida roofing employer for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards after an employee suffered fatal injuries and another was seriously injured when falling from a two-story residence.
The department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigators found that on Sept. 24, 2025, two workers from Max Home Services LLC – operating as Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy – were installing tarp when they slipped from the roof into an empty pool. One employee suffered fatal injuries and another sustained serious injuries. The agency cited the employer for willfully allowing both employees to work without personal fall protection at heights of over 20 feet.
The employer also failed to adequately train employees to recognize fall hazards and did not implement a hazard communication program for workers using hazardous chemicals.
The agency cited the employer with one willful and two serious violations and proposed $172,324 in penalties.
Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy has contested the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Penalties and citations may be adjusted throughout the course of the case process. Please check the OSHA establishment search page periodically for any changes in the inspection or penalty status.
For information on preventing fall hazards, read OSHA's fall prevention campaign, including a free and downloadable fall protection guide. In addition, employers can contact the agency for free compliance assistance and resources.
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Media Contacts:
Erika B. Ruthman, 678-237-0631, ruthman.erika.b@dol.gov
Eric R. Lucero, 678-237-0630, lucero.eric.r@dol.gov
Juan J. Rodríguez, 972-850-4709, rodriguez.juan@dol.gov
Release Number: 26-415-ATL (158)
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