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Great Lakes Roofing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Lakes Roofing ranks #79,697 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$1,658
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,697
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Lakes Roofing in Gary, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,658. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Lakes Roofing 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,697 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Moderno Porcelain Works in Orlando, FL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,659 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#79,697
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Great Lakes Roofing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Great Lakes Roofing runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$1,658 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Great Lakes Roofing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.7811.314.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDARCY & HARTY CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JERRY R. TURNBAUGH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROTECH ROOFING SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CBC FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RCP SERVICES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INSTALLED BUILDING P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED ERECTORS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EDUARDO RUIZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KG FRAMING AND CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWEST UTILITY SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JAROD WILLIAMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVID TROYER CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROBERT BARRINGER, III, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PREMIER ROOFING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PROFESSIONAL CARPENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3G.A. RICH & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF SALEM PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EVANS ROOFING AND GU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A&G FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREY EAGLE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Great Lakes Roofing, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Great Lakes Roofing has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Great Lakes Roofing in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Great Lakes Roofing is the #25,975 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,658).

How Great Lakes Roofing Compares

Great Lakes Roofing's 2.50 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 (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-27

Last Inspection

2015-08-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$829

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $829 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% 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

$8,550

Current Penalty Amount

$1,658

Penalty Reduction

80.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,892 from the initial assessment of $8,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Great Lakes Roofing Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $1,658 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $829 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Lakes Roofing, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,658 here).

Moderno Porcelain Works $1,659 FL Western Framing $1,659 OK Mannco Equipment CORP INC $1,659 VA Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated $1,660 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Darcy & Harty Construction, INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA Jerry R. Turnbaugh 2 insp. Etna, OH Protech Roofing Systems LLC. 2 insp. El Paso, TX CBC Framing, INC. 2 insp. Santa Clarita, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

CBS Piling Solutions
Riverside, MO
0 inspections $0
123 HVAC Heating and Cooling Inc.
Yorktown Heights, NY
0 inspections $0
One Source Contracting & Plumbing, LLC
Lebanon, MO
0 inspections $0
Moderno Porcelain Works
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $1,659
Western Framing
Perkins, OK
2 inspections $1,659

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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 Great Lakes Roofing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Lakes Roofing's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Great Lakes Roofing have? ▼
Great Lakes Roofing has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,658.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Lakes Roofing had? ▼
Great Lakes Roofing has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-27 and the most recent on 2015-08-07. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Lakes Roofing? ▼
Great Lakes Roofing has been assessed $1,658 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,550 (a 80.6% reduction).
Does Great Lakes Roofing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Lakes Roofing has 4 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 Great Lakes Roofing operate in? ▼
Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes Roofing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Lakes Roofing ranks #79,697 (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 Great Lakes Roofing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Lakes Roofing's total OSHA penalty of $1,658 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Moderno Porcelain Works in Orlando, FL is a similar construction employer with $1,659 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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