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A Better Roofing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A Better Roofing Company has a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,950
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
$49,485
Back wages owed

A Better Roofing Company in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,950. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 46 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A Better Roofing Company 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $49,485 in back wages owed to 45 affected workers. For comparison, Rush Wellsite Services, LLC in Conway, AR is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
38%
of penalized employers rank lower
$49,485
in back wages recovered

How A Better Roofing Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows A Better Roofing Company runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,950 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About A Better Roofing Company

The federal enforcement record for A Better Roofing Company in Seattle, WA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 3 (100.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $6,250 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,950 - a 36.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $988. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $49,485 in back wages owed to 45 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-04-07 to 2014-07-07, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-04-07

Last Inspection

2014-07-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$988

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $988 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

100.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,250

Current Penalty Amount

$3,950

Penalty Reduction

36.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$53,435

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,300 from the initial assessment of $6,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$49,485
Employees Affected
45
WHD Violations
46
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,100
Avg Back Wages per Case
$49,485

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that A Better Roofing Company owed $49,485 in back wages to 45 employees across 1 case and 46 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How A Better Roofing Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A Better Roofing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $3,950 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $988 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Better Roofing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A Better Roofing Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does A Better Roofing Company have? ▼
A Better Roofing Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,950.
How many OSHA inspections has A Better Roofing Company had? ▼
A Better Roofing Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-07 and the most recent on 2014-07-07. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A Better Roofing Company? ▼
A Better Roofing Company has been assessed $3,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,250 (a 36.8% reduction). Additionally, $49,485 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does A Better Roofing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A Better Roofing Company has 0 serious violations, and 3 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has A Better Roofing Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against A Better Roofing Company, resulting in $49,485 in back wages owed to 45 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does A Better Roofing Company operate in? ▼
A Better Roofing Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236115). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if A Better Roofing Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe A Better Roofing Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $49,485 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does A Better Roofing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A Better Roofing Company's total OSHA penalty of $3,950 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rush Wellsite Services, LLC in Conway, AR is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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