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Cole Roof Systems INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cole Roof Systems INC. ranks #9,068 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty83% serious
$33,362
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,068
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cole Roof Systems INC. in Washington, DC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,362. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cole Roof Systems INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,068 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Juan Perez in Overland Park, KS is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $33,343 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#9,068
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cole Roof Systems INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cole Roof Systems INC. runs well above peers (4.9x 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

$33,362 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cole Roof Systems INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.64.06.59.011.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGERARDO RENTERIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TWIN CREEK ROOFING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERNANDEZ REYES CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOSEPH HOLT PLASTERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HOLLISTER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JUAN SALAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE URBAN GROUP OF C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIFETIME CONTRACTOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4M & S MECHANICAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ASPEN EQUITIES LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CENTURY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLOOD'S ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARTHUR'S CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COASTAL GUNITE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IVAN GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JESSE GUTIERREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EDGEWOOD ELECTRIC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FAIRVIEW EXTERIORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILLIAM LYON CARPENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Cole Roof Systems INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Cole Roof Systems INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Cole Roof Systems INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Cole Roof Systems INC. sits at penalty rank #2,174 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($33,362 assessed).

How Cole Roof Systems INC. Compares

Cole Roof Systems INC.'s 3.00 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 above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-03-13

Last Inspection

2022-03-15

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,681

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $16,681 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% 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

$33,362

Current Penalty Amount

$33,362

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Cole Roof Systems INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cole Roof Systems INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $33,362 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,681 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cole Roof Systems INC., both outside DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,362 here).

Be&K Construction Company, LLC $33,357 NC Kenny's Renovations INC. $33,356 NY Juan Perez $33,343 KS United Roofing Services $33,339 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gerardo Renteria 2 insp. Wylie, TX Twin Creek Roofing Services, LLC 2 insp. Northfield, OH Hernandez Reyes Construction, INC. 2 insp. Arlington Heights, IL Dynamic Construction Concepts, INC. 2 insp. Naperville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Be&K Construction Company, LLC
Hamlet, NC
3 inspections $33,357
Kenny's Renovations INC.
Beacon, NY
2 inspections $33,356
Plaza Construction Milcentro
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Boatman Garage Doors
Sulphur Springs, TX
0 inspections $0
Juan Perez
Overland Park, KS
3 inspections $33,343

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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 Cole Roof Systems INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cole Roof Systems INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Cole Roof Systems INC. have? ▼
Cole Roof Systems INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,362.
How many OSHA inspections has Cole Roof Systems INC. had? ▼
Cole Roof Systems INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-13 and the most recent on 2022-03-15. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cole Roof Systems INC.? ▼
Cole Roof Systems INC. has been assessed $33,362 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cole Roof Systems INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cole Roof Systems INC. has 5 serious violations, and 1 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 Cole Roof Systems INC. operate in? ▼
Cole Roof Systems INC. 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 Cole Roof Systems INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cole Roof Systems INC. ranks #9,068 (the top 10% 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 Cole Roof Systems INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cole Roof Systems INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $33,362 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Juan Perez in Overland Park, KS is a similar construction employer with $33,343 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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