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Cole Roofing CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cole Roofing CO., INC. ranks #42,173 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$7,824
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,173
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cole Roofing CO., INC. in Owings Mills, MD 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: $7,824. 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 Roofing CO., INC. 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 #42,173 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Chacon LLC in El Paso, TX is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,825 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#42,173
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • 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.

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How Cole Roofing CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cole Roofing CO., INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$7,824 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cole Roofing CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedW.E. O'NEIL CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICENTE OLMOS GAYOSSO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN WAY G & R C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARFI CONTRACTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7W.E.B. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6C&J CONSTRUCTION AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RESIDENTIAL DESIGN W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GONZALEZ STUCCO & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORTH CALDWELL BOROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEALER INSTALLATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PACIFIC STEEL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JR CONCRETE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JMJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GM MECHANICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EDWARD JANUSZ DBA EJ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HM FRAMERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STARMAX CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF WOODBURY - D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CJJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SSC HIGH RISE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Cole Roofing CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Cole Roofing CO., INC. 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.

Cole Roofing CO., INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Cole Roofing CO., INC. is the #12,105 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($7,824).

How Cole Roofing CO., INC. Compares

Cole Roofing CO., INC.'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-27

Last Inspection

2015-07-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,912

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,912 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

100.0% 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

$10,400

Current Penalty Amount

$7,824

Penalty Reduction

24.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,576 from the initial assessment of $10,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Cole Roofing CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $7,824 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,912 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cole Roofing CO., INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,824 here).

Chacon LLC $7,825 TX Power Roofing & Construction, LLC $7,823 FL M&M Construction $7,827 TX Hamilton Homes of Lafayette, LLC $7,820 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California 2 insp. San Diego, CA Vicente Olmos Gayosso 2 insp. Moody, AL American Way G & R Construction INC. 2 insp. Woonsocket, RI Marfi Contracting CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chacon LLC
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $7,825
Power Roofing & Construction, LLC
Ormond Beach, FL
2 inspections $7,823
Mae and Filhos Inc.
Newark, NJ
0 inspections $0
M&M Construction
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $7,827
Crawford Contracting and Consulting
Charleston, SC
0 inspections $0

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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 Roofing CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cole Roofing CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Roofing CO., INC. have? ▼
Cole Roofing CO., INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,824.
How many OSHA inspections has Cole Roofing CO., INC. had? ▼
Cole Roofing CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-27 and the most recent on 2015-07-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cole Roofing CO., INC.? ▼
Cole Roofing CO., INC. has been assessed $7,824 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,400 (a 24.8% reduction).
Does Cole Roofing CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cole Roofing CO., INC. has 0 serious violations, and 2 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 Roofing CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Cole Roofing CO., 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 Roofing CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cole Roofing CO., INC. ranks #42,173 (the upper 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 Cole Roofing CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cole Roofing CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,824 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chacon LLC in El Paso, TX is a similar construction employer with $7,825 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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