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Alvarez Roofing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alvarez Roofing ranks #59,057 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,400
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alvarez Roofing in McAllen, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,400. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alvarez Roofing 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,057 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, The Bonilla Group in Valparaiso, IN is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Alvarez Roofing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alvarez Roofing runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,400 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Alvarez Roofing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.7811.314.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCROWN ROOFING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOISES DEGANTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9M&A ROOFING KC LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRAIL BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOISES MENDOZA LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DD FOX CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HUITRON-ES FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MR. CONCRETE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GULF COAST UTILITY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KAHANAKOA CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JDH INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENOS RAMOS ZAPEDA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OPUS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ERICKSON FRAMING CA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NY DEVELOPERS & MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JUDDS BROS. CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHOWS CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OPPORTUNITY HEADQUAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TISHMAN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MONMOUTH SIDING CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Alvarez Roofing, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Alvarez Roofing has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Alvarez Roofing in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Alvarez Roofing ranks #18,025 at $4,400 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $4,400 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Alvarez Roofing Compares

Alvarez Roofing's 1.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-04

Last Inspection

2014-04-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,200 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$4,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,400

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,400

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Alvarez Roofing Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $4,400 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,200 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alvarez Roofing, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,400 here).

H.M. Kern Corporation $4,400 NC Monjara's Carpentry, LLC $4,400 MI Tom Hall Contracting, INC. $4,400 MI Garcia Roofing $4,400 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Crown Roofing, LLC. 2 insp. Davenport, FL Moises Degante 2 insp. Dacula, GA M&a Roofing KC LLC. 2 insp. Lees Summit, MO Trail Builders, LLC 2 insp. Delaware, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Monjara's Carpentry, LLC
Shelby Township, MI
2 inspections $4,400
Tom Hall Contracting, INC.
Marquette, MI
7 inspections $4,400
The Bonilla Group
Valparaiso, IN
3 inspections $4,400
Bill's Roofing
Springfield, MA
2 inspections $4,400
CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC.
Cadillac, MI
2 inspections $4,400

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What to do with this record

Use Alvarez Roofing's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Alvarez Roofing against Monjara's Carpentry, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Alvarez Roofing's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Alvarez Roofing also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Alvarez Roofing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alvarez Roofing's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alvarez Roofing have? ▼
Alvarez Roofing has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Alvarez Roofing had? ▼
Alvarez Roofing has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-04 and the most recent on 2014-04-10. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alvarez Roofing? ▼
Alvarez Roofing has been assessed $4,400 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Alvarez Roofing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alvarez Roofing has 2 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.
Has Alvarez Roofing been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Alvarez Roofing, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Alvarez Roofing operate in? ▼
Alvarez Roofing 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.
What should I do if Alvarez Roofing owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Alvarez Roofing 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Alvarez Roofing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alvarez Roofing ranks #59,057 (the lower 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 Alvarez Roofing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alvarez Roofing's total OSHA penalty of $4,400 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Bonilla Group in Valparaiso, IN is a similar construction employer with $4,400 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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