Construction · Kalamazoo, MI

Hoekstra Roofing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hoekstra Roofing Company ranks #80,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,520
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #80,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hoekstra Roofing Company in Kalamazoo, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,520. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 53 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Hoekstra Roofing Company: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $11,983 in back wages owed to 52 affected workers. For comparison, Kandk Construction, LLC in Allentown, PA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,503 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #80,828
of 99,447 penalized employers: $11,983
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $12K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($12K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Hoekstra Roofing Company

$1,520
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Hoekstra Roofing Company runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,520 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Hoekstra Roofing Company.

Hoekstra Roofing Company has 4 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.

Hoekstra Roofing Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Hoekstra Roofing Company sits at penalty rank #26,417 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,520 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Hoekstra Roofing Company ranks #6,239 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($11,983).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,520 OSHA penalties plus $11,983 WHD back wages (88.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hoekstra Roofing Company Compares

Hoekstra Roofing Company's 0.50 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 (0.22x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-10-20

Last Inspection

2015-11-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$380

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $380 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

50.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,520

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,503

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,280 from the initial assessment of $3,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$11,983

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$230

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$11,983

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Hoekstra Roofing Company owed $11,983 in back wages to 52 employees across 1 case and 53 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Hoekstra Roofing Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	2	3.3
Total Penalty	$1,520	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$380	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hoekstra Roofing Company, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,520 here).

Above Board Construction & Roofing INC $1,520 CA T. Brothers Tile, LLC $1,520 NV Trinity Building Company LLC $1,520 VA Moments Notice Services LLC $1,521 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Cherokee Pride Construction, INC. 4 insp. Broken Arrow, OK Redtail Roofing, LLC 4 insp. Jacksonville, FL Mario Juarez-Hernandez 4 insp. Oxford, MS Hong Ye Construction 4 insp. Saipan, MP

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kandk Construction, LLC

Allentown, PA

3 inspections $13,503

American Roofing & Metal CO. INC.

San Antonio, TX

2 inspections $13,503

Express Carpenters, INC.

Park Ridge, IL

2 inspections $13,502

NPL Construction

Phoenix, AZ

0 inspections $0

Unique Works Construction

Graham, WA

2 inspections $13,500

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What to do with this record

Use Hoekstra Roofing Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hoekstra Roofing Company against Kandk Construction, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Hoekstra Roofing Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
Hoekstra Roofing Company also carries $11,983 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Hoekstra Roofing Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hoekstra Roofing Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Hoekstra Roofing Company have? ▼

Hoekstra Roofing Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,520.

How many OSHA inspections has Hoekstra Roofing Company had? ▼

Hoekstra Roofing Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-20 and the most recent on 2015-11-04. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hoekstra Roofing Company? ▼

Hoekstra Roofing Company has been assessed $1,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,800 (a 60.0% reduction). Additionally, $11,983 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Hoekstra Roofing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hoekstra Roofing Company has 1 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.

Has Hoekstra Roofing Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hoekstra Roofing Company, resulting in $11,983 in back wages owed to 52 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Hoekstra Roofing Company operate in? ▼

Hoekstra Roofing Company 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.

What should I do if Hoekstra Roofing Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Hoekstra Roofing Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $11,983 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Hoekstra Roofing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hoekstra Roofing Company ranks #80,828 (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 Hoekstra Roofing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hoekstra Roofing Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,520 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kandk Construction, LLC in Allentown, PA is a similar construction employer with $13,503 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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