Construction · Ocala, FL

Bowles Roofing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bowles Roofing Company ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,000
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bowles Roofing Company in Ocala, FL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 22 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 Bowles Roofing Company once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,416 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. For comparison, Parlier Plumbing Repairs, Inc. in Wilmington, NC is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers: $3,416
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Bowles Roofing Company

$2,000
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Bowles Roofing Company runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Bowles Roofing Company.

Bowles Roofing Company has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

Bowles Roofing Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Bowles Roofing Company is the #24,596 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,000). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Bowles Roofing Company at rank #9,999 of 12,785 employers ($3,416 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,000 OSHA penalties plus $3,416 WHD back wages (63.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Bowles Roofing Company Compares

Bowles Roofing Company'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 runs well below peers (0.30x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-03-12

Last Inspection

2014-03-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,600

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

44.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,416

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $3,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$3,416

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$163

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$3,416

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Bowles Roofing Company owed $3,416 in back wages to 21 employees across 1 case and 22 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 Bowles Roofing Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Bowles Roofing Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	2	3.3
Total Penalty	$2,000	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,000	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bowles Roofing Company, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Central Roofing, LLC $2,000 ID Sanchez Masonry LLC $2,000 MS Christine Skouloudis $2,000 NY Specialized Demolition, INC. $2,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Asian Construction Development Corporation 1 insp. Tamuning, GU Consolidated Service Company 1 insp. San Antonio, TX Malek, INC. 1 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Geeleher Enterprises, INC. 1 insp. Southampton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Parlier Plumbing Repairs, Inc.

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Waxhaw, NC

2 inspections $5,415

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What to do with this record

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

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Bowles Roofing Company against Konstrak Builders, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Bowles Roofing Company also carries $3,416 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 Bowles Roofing Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Bowles Roofing Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 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 Bowles Roofing Company have? ▼

Bowles Roofing Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Bowles Roofing Company had? ▼

Bowles Roofing Company has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-12 and the most recent on 2014-03-12. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Bowles Roofing Company? ▼

Bowles Roofing Company has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,600 (a 44.4% reduction). Additionally, $3,416 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Bowles Roofing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Bowles Roofing Company 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 Bowles Roofing Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Bowles Roofing Company, resulting in $3,416 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Bowles Roofing Company operate in? ▼

Bowles Roofing Company 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 Bowles Roofing Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Bowles 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 $3,416 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Bowles Roofing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bowles Roofing Company ranks #76,879 (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 Bowles Roofing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Bowles Roofing Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Parlier Plumbing Repairs, Inc. in Wilmington, NC 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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