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Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. ranks #29,798 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$12,047
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#29,798
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. in Cincinnati, OH 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: $12,047. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #29,798 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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. For comparison, Manuel Perez in Wichita, KS is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,046 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#29,798
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • 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.

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How Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$12,047 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARCELO CONTRERAS VI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18MJ & SONS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12B & B ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF NORTHFIELD D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 33STATEWIDE CONTRACTIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13DOM CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18ARROW BUILDING CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ROOSTER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SHAW CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10LEAFGUARD OF LAKE ER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN EXCAVATING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5RICH RAYBURN ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7STAR UNIVERSE RENOVA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HARRISON CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2S & K SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WALKER INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CSCG INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8BRUCETON - PUBLIC WO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15P.J. DICK WHITING TU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0Kelley Brothers Roof…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. 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.

Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. sits at penalty rank #7,983 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($12,047 assessed).

How Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. Compares

Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC.'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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-01-31

Last Inspection

2019-05-10

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,012

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,012 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$15,110

Current Penalty Amount

$12,047

Penalty Reduction

20.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,063 from the initial assessment of $15,110. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $12,047 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,012 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,047 here).

JD Painting & Decorating INC $12,048 HI Manuel Perez $12,046 KS Big a Construction CO INC. $12,046 TX E & a Flores Construction, INC. $12,044 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Marcelo Contreras Villa 4 insp. Bel Aire, KS MJ & Sons Construction 4 insp. Kansas City, MO Egg Harbor Township Department of Public Works 4 insp. Egg Harbor Township, NJ B & B Roofing 4 insp. Bismarck, ND

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

JD Painting & Decorating INC
Kamuela, HI
2 inspections $12,048
Aspen Construction
Albuquerque, NM
1 inspections $0
Manuel Perez
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $12,046
Big a Construction CO INC.
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $12,046
E & a Flores Construction, INC.
Spanish Fort, AL
2 inspections $12,044

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. have? ▼
Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,047.
How many OSHA inspections has Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. had? ▼
Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-31 and the most recent on 2019-05-10. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC.? ▼
Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. has been assessed $12,047 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,110 (a 20.3% reduction).
Does Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. has 1 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 Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. operate in? ▼
Kelley Brothers 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 Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC. ranks #29,798 (the upper 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 Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kelley Brothers Roofing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,047 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Manuel Perez in Wichita, KS is a similar construction employer with $12,046 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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