Construction · Oshkosh, WI
Kowalske Roofing
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kowalske Roofing ranks #47,456 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.
- $6,590
- OSHA penalties
- 6
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #47,456
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Kowalske Roofing in Oshkosh, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,590. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Kowalske Roofing 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,456 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Champion Fire Protection in Savannah, GA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 3.0
- violations per inspection
- 83.3%
- of violations were serious
- #47,456
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Kowalske Roofing compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- Kowalske Roofing
Kowalske Roofing
$6,590 in penalties
- Construction avg
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows Kowalske Roofing sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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
$6,590 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Kowalske Roofing.
Kowalske Roofing in the Construction enforcement ledger
In Construction, Kowalske Roofing sits at penalty rank #13,905 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($6,590 assessed).
How Kowalske Roofing Compares
Kowalske Roofing's 3.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2020-11-20
Last Inspection
2022-07-27
Inspection Span
2 yrs
Violations / Inspection
3.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$3,295
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,295 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
5
Serious
83.3% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
1
Repeat
16.7% 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
$11,190
Current Penalty Amount
$6,590
Penalty Reduction
41.1%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,600 from the initial assessment of $11,190. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How Kowalske Roofing compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Kowalske Roofing | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 6 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $6,590 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $3,295 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kowalske Roofing, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,590 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 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.
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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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