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Lake State Roofing INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lake State Roofing INC. ranks #66,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty42% serious
$3,250
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lake State Roofing INC. in Houghton, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lake State Roofing INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Garay's Roofing LLC in Overland Park, KS is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,250 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#66,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lake State Roofing INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lake State Roofing INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,250 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Lake State Roofing INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED CUSTOM HOMES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10A-CLASS CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SKI MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COMPLETE ENHANCEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ABC ROOFING & SIDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9C & S RESIDENTIAL RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PANTHERA PAINTING IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37GREATER BOSTON ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KIRK D PEARSON CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LUIS CONTRERAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25M. J. ELECTRIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLACK CREEK BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4B COMM CONSTRUCTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KENNY'S RENOVATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A E M CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ELLA S.A. CONTRACTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEST END CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MILLARD ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TDA GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13F.L. CRANE AND SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Lake State Roofing I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Lake State Roofing INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Lake State Roofing INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Lake State Roofing INC. sits at penalty rank #20,831 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($3,250 assessed).

How Lake State Roofing INC. Compares

Lake State Roofing INC.'s 6.00 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-10-05

Last Inspection

2026-02-26

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,625 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

58.3% 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

$6,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,250

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,250 from the initial assessment of $6,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Lake State Roofing INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $3,250 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,625 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,250 here).

Rader Roofing $3,250 OH Garay's Roofing LLC $3,250 KS Kelly Construction, INC. $3,250 TN Burton Contractors INC. $3,250 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Custom Homes, LLC 2 insp. Orland Park, IL A-Class Construction Corporation 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Ski Masonry, LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Complete Enhancement, LLC. 2 insp. Odenton, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rader Roofing
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $3,250
Garay's Roofing LLC
Overland Park, KS
2 inspections $3,250
Kelly Construction, INC.
Nashville, TN
2 inspections $3,250
Strain Electric CO
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $3,250
Burton Contractors INC.
Syracuse, UT
4 inspections $3,250

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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 Lake State Roofing INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lake State Roofing INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Lake State Roofing INC. have? ▼
Lake State Roofing INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Lake State Roofing INC. had? ▼
Lake State Roofing INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-05 and the most recent on 2026-02-26. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lake State Roofing INC.? ▼
Lake State Roofing INC. has been assessed $3,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Lake State Roofing INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lake State Roofing INC. has 5 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 Lake State Roofing INC. operate in? ▼
Lake State 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 Lake State Roofing INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lake State Roofing INC. ranks #66,402 (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 Lake State Roofing INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lake State Roofing INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,250 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, Garay's Roofing LLC in Overland Park, KS is a similar construction employer with $3,250 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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