Construction · Sioux Falls, SD

Graff Roofing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Graff Roofing, INC. ranks #20,036 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 8 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$17,889
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#20,036
of 99,447 penalized employers

Graff Roofing, INC. in Sioux Falls, SD has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,889. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Graff Roofing, INC. 6 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,036 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, L N Framing, INC. in Jacksonville, FL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,888 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#20,036
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Graff Roofing, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Graff Roofing, INC. runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$17,889 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Graff Roofing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0016.533.149.666.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARTNERS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28SAMSUNG AIR CONDITIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11SKF GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9BEACHSIDE ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9ALL ASPECTS PAINTING, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11MCALVAIN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0COMMERCIAL SCAFFOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1TUTOR PERINI BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1TOTAL CLEANING AND C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17INTERNATIONAL EAGLE …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14PERFORMANCE BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10UNITED INDUSTRIES & …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8JOHNSON MANLEY LUMBE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12CLEM'S PLUMBING INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8VOTAW ELECTRIC INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1ODI CONSTRUCTION, LI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 63BOROUGH OF LONGPORT …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 29HAWKINS CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1AUSTIN GENERAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9WOHLSEN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3Graff Roofing, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8
Graff Roofing, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Graff Roofing, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Graff Roofing, INC. ranks #5,014 at $17,889 current penalty.

How Graff Roofing, INC. Compares

Graff Roofing, INC.'s 1.33 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2013-07-09

Last Inspection

2026-06-24

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,982

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $2,982 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$23,229

Current Penalty Amount

$17,889

Penalty Reduction

23.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,340 from the initial assessment of $23,229. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Graff Roofing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $17,889 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,982 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,889 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

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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 Graff Roofing, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Graff Roofing, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 8 violations across 6 inspections, including 2 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 Graff Roofing, INC. have?
Graff Roofing, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,889.
How many OSHA inspections has Graff Roofing, INC. had?
Graff Roofing, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-09 and the most recent on 2026-06-24. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Graff Roofing, INC.?
Graff Roofing, INC. has been assessed $17,889 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,229 (a 23.0% reduction).
Does Graff Roofing, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Graff Roofing, INC. has 2 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.
What industry does Graff Roofing, INC. operate in?
Graff Roofing, 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 Graff Roofing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Graff Roofing, INC. ranks #20,036 (the top quarter 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 Graff Roofing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Graff Roofing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,889 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, L N Framing, INC. in Jacksonville, FL is a similar construction employer with $17,888 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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