Construction · Springfield, IL

Blackhawk Roofing, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blackhawk Roofing, LLC ranks #3,816 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 42 violations across 24 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty64% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$61,166
OSHA penalties: 42
Violations cited: 24
OSHA inspections: #3,816
of 99,447 penalized employers

Blackhawk Roofing, LLC in Springfield, IL has been the subject of 24 OSHA workplace inspections and 42 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $61,166. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Blackhawk Roofing, LLC 24 times over 15 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 42 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,816 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 27 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (11.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dorrian Masonry in Philadelphia, PA is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $61,200 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection: 64.3%
of violations were serious: #3,816
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 65/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 42 violations across 24 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Blackhawk Roofing, LLC

$61,166
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Blackhawk Roofing, LLC runs far above peers (9.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$61,166 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Blackhawk Roofing, LLC.

Blackhawk Roofing, LLC has 24 OSHA inspections on record and 42 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.

Blackhawk Roofing, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Blackhawk Roofing, LLC ranks #940 at $61,166 current penalty.

How Blackhawk Roofing, LLC Compares

Blackhawk Roofing, LLC's 1.75 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 far above peers (9.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-03-16

Last Inspection

2026-05-14

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,549

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 24 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $2,549 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

64.3% of total

Willful

2.4% of total

Repeat

21.4% of total

Other-Than-Serious

11.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$140,105

Current Penalty Amount

$61,166

Penalty Reduction

56.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $78,939 from the initial assessment of $140,105. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Blackhawk Roofing, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	24	2.0
Violations	42	3.3
Total Penalty	$61,166	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,549	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Blackhawk Roofing, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($61,166 here).

4 X 4 General Contractors, INC. $61,160 NY Borough of Bradley Beach $61,200 NJ Dorrian Masonry $61,200 PA O'neill Masonry, INC. $61,214 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (24 inspections here).

F L Showalter INC 23 insp. Lynchburg, VA Haas Sons, INC. 23 insp. Eau Claire, WI J & J Clearing & Demolition, INC. 26 insp. Norfolk, VA Tutor Perini Corporation and O & G Industries, INC. 22 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

4 X 4 General Contractors, INC.

Camillus, NY

2 inspections $61,160

Borough of Bradley Beach

Bradley Beach, NJ

2 inspections $61,200

Dorrian Masonry

Philadelphia, PA

4 inspections $61,200

O'neill Masonry, INC.

Philadelphia, PA

3 inspections $61,214

Danny Construction LLC

Clifton, NJ

2 inspections $61,257

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What to do with this record

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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 Blackhawk Roofing, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Blackhawk Roofing, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 42 violations across 24 inspections, including 27 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 Blackhawk Roofing, LLC have? ▼

Blackhawk Roofing, LLC has 42 OSHA violations on record, including 27 serious, 1 willful, and 9 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $61,166.

How many OSHA inspections has Blackhawk Roofing, LLC had? ▼

Blackhawk Roofing, LLC has had 24 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-16 and the most recent on 2026-05-14. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Blackhawk Roofing, LLC? ▼

Blackhawk Roofing, LLC has been assessed $61,166 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $140,105 (a 56.3% reduction).

Does Blackhawk Roofing, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Blackhawk Roofing, LLC has 27 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 9 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.

What industry does Blackhawk Roofing, LLC operate in? ▼

Blackhawk Roofing, 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.

Where does Blackhawk Roofing, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Blackhawk Roofing, LLC ranks #3,816 (the top 5% 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 Blackhawk Roofing, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Blackhawk Roofing, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $61,166 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (9.0x the average). The employer has 24 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dorrian Masonry in Philadelphia, PA is a similar construction employer with $61,200 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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