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JD Candler Roofing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), JD Candler Roofing Company ranks #1,067 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty85% serious
$135,600
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,067
of 99,447 penalized employers

JD Candler Roofing Company in Grand Blanc, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $135,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected JD Candler Roofing Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,067 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, WestStar Drywall, Inc in Houston, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
85.0%
of violations were serious
#1,067
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How JD Candler Roofing Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows JD Candler Roofing Company runs far above peers (20.0x 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

$135,600 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($135,600) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $135,600 $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 JD Candler Roofing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHANELL ROOFING & HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PANTHERA PAINTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CROWN ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CV CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HANSCOM CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22INSTRUMENT SCIENCES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STONE HILL EXCAVATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MCNULTY MASONRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WHOLE LIFE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORCE SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RMT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4G R QUALITY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHUCK MUSTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIG IT CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLAN SWANSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARCELINO CARRILLO T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILL COUNTRY STEEL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILE HIGH STAFFING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARCIA CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INDEPENDENCE EXCAVAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JD Candler Roofing C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
JD Candler Roofing Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

JD Candler Roofing Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, JD Candler Roofing Company sits at penalty rank #275 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($135,600 assessed).

How JD Candler Roofing Company Compares

JD Candler Roofing Company's 10.00 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 (20.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-25

Last Inspection

2013-02-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$67,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $67,800 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

85.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$172,000

Current Penalty Amount

$135,600

Penalty Reduction

21.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,400 from the initial assessment of $172,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric JD Candler Roofing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 20 3.3
Total Penalty $135,600 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $67,800 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($135,600 here).

Chase Roofing LLC $135,598 VA Less Estimate Construction, LLC $135,867 WI Eurostruct INC. $135,320 NY Prince Contracting, LLC $134,776 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Chanell Roofing & Home Improvement LLC 2 insp. Avon, OH Panthera Painting, INC. 2 insp. Harrisburg, PA Crown Roofing LLC 2 insp. Kissimmee, FL CV Construction LLC 2 insp. Akron, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chase Roofing LLC
Newport News, VA
4 inspections $135,598
WestStar Drywall, Inc
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Pegasso Construction & Floor Covering, LLC
Alpharetta, GA
0 inspections $0
The Hawkins Group
Whiteford, MD
0 inspections $0
Less Estimate Construction, LLC
Oak Creek, WI
3 inspections $135,867

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What to do with this record

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

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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 JD Candler Roofing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, JD Candler Roofing Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 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 JD Candler Roofing Company have? ▼
JD Candler Roofing Company has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $135,600.
How many OSHA inspections has JD Candler Roofing Company had? ▼
JD Candler Roofing Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-25 and the most recent on 2013-02-25. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for JD Candler Roofing Company? ▼
JD Candler Roofing Company has been assessed $135,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $172,000 (a 21.2% reduction).
Does JD Candler Roofing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. JD Candler Roofing Company has 17 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 JD Candler Roofing Company operate in? ▼
JD Candler 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.
Where does JD Candler Roofing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, JD Candler Roofing Company ranks #1,067 (the top 1% 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 JD Candler Roofing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
JD Candler Roofing Company's total OSHA penalty of $135,600 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (20.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, WestStar Drywall, Inc in Houston, TX is a similar construction employer with $0 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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