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Abel Roofing and Construction Limited

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abel Roofing and Construction Limited ranks #42,029 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$7,877
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,029
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abel Roofing and Construction Limited in Elgin, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,877. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Abel Roofing and Construction Limited 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,029 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Commercial Interiors INC in Baltimore, MD is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,877 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#42,029
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Abel Roofing and Construction Limited sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$7,877 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Abel Roofing and Construction Limited.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.316.023.731.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED SIGNS & SIGNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANDRE DUTRA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HIGHPOINT CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SALVADOR GARCIA RAMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROADRUNNER DRYWALL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWER GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NEW CONTRACTOR 1 COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8QUALITY AND SPEED CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BELLINGHAM MARINE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6V & T PAINTING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30CRISTIAN NAVARETTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3H5 CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIEGO ANDRES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ANTONIO VARGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCFALL EXCAVATING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SLP CONTRACTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VULKAN ROOFING & CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JAIME ACOSTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WARREN PAVING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOLDEN HAMMER CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Abel Roofing and Con…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Abel Roofing and Construction Limited has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Abel Roofing and Construction Limited in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Abel Roofing and Construction Limited ranks #12,052 at $7,877 current penalty.

How Abel Roofing and Construction Limited Compares

Abel Roofing and Construction Limited's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-02-09

Last Inspection

2023-12-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,939

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,939 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$12,296

Current Penalty Amount

$7,877

Penalty Reduction

35.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,419 from the initial assessment of $12,296. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Abel Roofing and Construction Limited compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Abel Roofing and Construction Limited Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $7,877 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,939 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Abel Roofing and Construction Limited, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,877 here).

Commercial Interiors INC $7,877 MD Hadco Construction, LLC $7,875 UT Mountain Masonry INC. $7,875 VA Murphy Brothers Contracting $7,875 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

United Signs & Signals, INC. 2 insp. Orlando, FL Andre Dutra 2 insp. Mount Holly, NJ Highpoint Construction 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Salvador Garcia Ramirez 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Commercial Interiors INC
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $7,877
Schepers Concrete Construction
Grand Rapids, MI
1 inspections $1,200
J. Kaiser, INC.
Morton, IL
2 inspections $7,876
Capital Carpet & Flooring Specialist, Inc.
Wilmington, MA
0 inspections $0
Hadco Construction, LLC
Bluffdale, UT
2 inspections $7,875

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What to do with this record

Use Abel Roofing and Construction Limited's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abel Roofing and Construction Limited safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Abel Roofing and Construction Limited's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Abel Roofing and Construction Limited have? ▼
Abel Roofing and Construction Limited has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,877.
How many OSHA inspections has Abel Roofing and Construction Limited had? ▼
Abel Roofing and Construction Limited has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-02-09 and the most recent on 2023-12-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Abel Roofing and Construction Limited? ▼
Abel Roofing and Construction Limited has been assessed $7,877 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,296 (a 35.9% reduction).
Does Abel Roofing and Construction Limited have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Abel Roofing and Construction Limited has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Abel Roofing and Construction Limited operate in? ▼
Abel Roofing and Construction Limited operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Abel Roofing and Construction Limited rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Abel Roofing and Construction Limited ranks #42,029 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Abel Roofing and Construction Limited's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Abel Roofing and Construction Limited's total OSHA penalty of $7,877 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Commercial Interiors INC in Baltimore, MD is a similar construction employer with $7,877 in current penalties.
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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