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Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing ranks #4,445 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty60% serious
$55,200
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,445
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing in Chattanooga, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,445 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, JR Complete Construction in Paterson, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $55,200 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#4,445
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing runs far above peers (8.2x 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

$55,200 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,200) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,200 $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 Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.77.91522.229.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL BEST CONTRACTORS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CASALE CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SITEWORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHRISTIAN HECTOR LERA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ADRIAN CASTRO SOLANO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SANCHEZ CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ERC PROPERTIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SIMON PIOQUINTO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DIRECT CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28NORTH AMERICAN LAND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FIRST CHOICE PLUMBIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ISRAEL DOMINGUEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RIGHT ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HENDERSON CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ATLANTIC FOUNDATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CAPITOL CONCRETE CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PRECISION CARPENTRY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ISMAEL JOSE GONZALES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONTRI CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OSCAR'S ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Dewey Lackey DBA Atl…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing sits at penalty rank #1,092 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($55,200 assessed).

How Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing Compares

Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing's 5.00 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 far above peers (8.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-01

Last Inspection

2011-08-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $18,400 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

33.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$55,200

Current Penalty Amount

$55,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 15 3.3
Total Penalty $55,200 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,400 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,200 here).

JR Complete Construction $55,200 NJ Lovell Construction LLC $55,186 OH D&M Construction Etc, PLLC $55,161 IL Erik Ramirez Perez $55,126 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

All Best Contractors Corporation 3 insp. Eastampton, NJ Casale Construction, LLC 3 insp. Wilmington, DE Siteworks INC. 3 insp. Lennox, SD Christian Hector Lera 3 insp. Forney, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

JR Complete Construction
Paterson, NJ
2 inspections $55,200
R & S Services, LLC
Manassas, VA
0 inspections $0
Lovell Construction LLC
Parma, OH
2 inspections $55,186
K.R. Swerdfeger
Pueblo, CO
0 inspections $0
D&M Construction Etc, PLLC
Taylorville, IL
2 inspections $55,161

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing have? ▼
Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing had? ▼
Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-01 and the most recent on 2011-08-05. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing? ▼
Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing has been assessed $55,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing has 9 serious violations, and 5 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 Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing operate in? ▼
Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing 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 Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing ranks #4,445 (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 Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing's total OSHA penalty of $55,200 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (8.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, JR Complete Construction in Paterson, NJ is a similar construction employer with $55,200 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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