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An investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor revealed that JVS Roofing, based in Jonesboro, Georgia hired the teen for roofing work, and occupation considered hazardous for minor workers by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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A federal investigation has revealed numerous child labor law violations in the case of a 17-year-old boy who fell off the roof of a New Castle business in October of 2022.
An investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor revealed that JVS Roofing, based in Jonesboro, Georgia hired the teen for roofing work, and occupation considered hazardous for minor workers by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The teen sustained minor injuries from the fall.
Additionally, investigation revealed that the company failed to provide employees with required fall protection, did not provide related training and allowed employees to work without a fall protection system in place.
"Putting a child to work on a roof is irresponsible and a violation of federal safety laws. Fall hazards are well-known by employers and they remain a leading cause of serious injury and deaths in the construction industry. There is simply no place for such reckless behavior," said Erie OSHA Area Director, Brandan Claybaugh.
The injured teen is just one of 688 minors the division found employed in hazardous occupations during investigations in 2022 alone. This is the highest annual rate count since 2011.
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