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Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC ranks #59,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 10 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,292
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#59,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC in Bismarck, ND has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,292. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC 10 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in just 2 violations, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (5.0x 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, Blueridge Commercial Drywall in Martinsburg, WV is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#59,552
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 90/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.2 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC 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

$4,292 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.1016.533.149.666.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRIPLE T SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12BRESLIN BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8NEIGHBORGALL CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 3HSC CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF CHESTER, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 34J.T. MAGEN & COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2SERVICE ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8HAND CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0BISHARD DEVELOPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 27PETERS & WHITE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 22UNKNOWN/INVALID ESTA…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0BANES GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4HEADWATERS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17HALLMARK CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 22SUN VALLEY MASONRY, …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5STAR ROOFING AND SID…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19LJJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 21TIMBERVIEW BUILDERS …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 63RODGERS BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0TIGER CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24Better Roofing & Con…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2
Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC has 10 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.

Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC is the #18,262 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,292).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,292 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC Compares

Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC's 0.20 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2016-08-29

Last Inspection

2026-05-07

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$429

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 10 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $429 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$4,292

Current Penalty Amount

$4,292

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,292

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
2

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $4,292 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $429 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,292 here).

B & B Framing INC $4,293 IN Blaky Services, INC. $4,291 FL Seminole Trail Management, LLC $4,289 VA Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating Company $4,296 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Triple T Services INC. 10 insp. Pago Pago, AS Breslin Builders 10 insp. Las Vegas, NV Neighborgall Construction CO. INC. 10 insp. Huntington, WV HSC Construction, INC. 10 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

B & B Framing INC
Indianapolis, IN
2 inspections $4,293
Tropical Plumbing & Bath, LLC
Waipahu, HI
0 inspections $0
Blaky Services, INC.
Homestead, FL
2 inspections $4,291
Blueridge Commercial Drywall
Martinsburg, WV
0 inspections $0
Seminole Trail Management, LLC
Norfolk, VA
3 inspections $4,289

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What to do with this record

Use Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC against B & B Framing INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC 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 Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 10 inspections, including 1 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 Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC have? ▼
Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,292.
How many OSHA inspections has Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC had? ▼
Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-29 and the most recent on 2026-05-07. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC? ▼
Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC has been assessed $4,292 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC has 1 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 Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC, 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 Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC operate in? ▼
Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC 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 Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC 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 Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC ranks #59,552 (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 Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Better Roofing & Contracting, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,292 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Blueridge Commercial Drywall in Martinsburg, WV is a similar construction employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 10 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.