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ORLANDO, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited The Salvation Army after a 54-year-old maintenance worker suffered fatal injuries following a fall while working at an Orlando donation center and store in November 2024. An investigation by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found the worker was repairing a roof leak when the fall occurred on Nov. 7. OSHA cited The Salvation Army for a repeat violation of exposing workers to fall hazards. A similar citation was previously issued at the employer’s Princeton, West Virginia, location in January 2020.OSHA also cited the company for five serious violations, including failure to assess workplace hazards, provide fall protection training, and ensure proper machine guarding. Two other-than-serious violations were issued for failing to report the fatality to OSHA within eight hours of the incident and lacking a hazard communication program. The Salvation Army will pay $120,817 in penalties to address the violations.OSHA’s fall prevention campaign offers training materials and resources to help employers protect workers. Employers can also contact OSHA for free compliance assistance resources and guidance on complying with OSHA standards. Learn more about OSHA.