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Modern Roofing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Modern Roofing INC ranks #89,162 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$770
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#89,162
of 99,447 penalized employers

Modern Roofing INC in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $770. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Modern Roofing INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,162 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Matias Cedillo in Richmond, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $770 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#89,162
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Modern Roofing INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Modern Roofing INC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$770 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Modern Roofing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA & B REMODELING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ELMER MILLER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12R. COAST CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10APPLE ROOFING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LACONTI CONCRETE & M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JKL CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWNSHIP OF FAIRFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PMJ BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11KINDEL CONCRETE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RUBEN MURILLO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PETER MICHAEL REALTY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GOLDEN NORTH CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RAMIREZ CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DAKOTA UNDERGROUND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GARCIA FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11COASTAL FLOORING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PEAK ROOFING & CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LIRA CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WATTERSON CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CITY BUILDERS CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Modern Roofing INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Modern Roofing INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Modern Roofing INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Modern Roofing INC is the #29,539 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($770).

How Modern Roofing INC Compares

Modern Roofing INC's 2.33 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 (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-03-15

Last Inspection

2013-06-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$257

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $257 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$1,550

Current Penalty Amount

$770

Penalty Reduction

50.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $780 from the initial assessment of $1,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Modern Roofing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $770 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $257 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($770 here).

Matias Cedillo $770 VA Otis Elevator Company $770 HI Kone INC $770 HI Town of Wilton $770 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

A & B Remodeling LLC 3 insp. Madison, WI Elmer Miller 3 insp. Savoy, IL R. Coast Construction, LLC 3 insp. Gulf Shores, AL Apple Roofing Solutions LLC 3 insp. DE Pere, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Matias Cedillo
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $770
Otis Elevator Company
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $770
Kone INC
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $770
Town of Wilton
Wilton, ME
4 inspections $770
M & H Enterprises, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $770

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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 Modern Roofing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Modern Roofing INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Modern Roofing INC have? ▼
Modern Roofing INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $770.
How many OSHA inspections has Modern Roofing INC had? ▼
Modern Roofing INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-15 and the most recent on 2013-06-18. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Modern Roofing INC? ▼
Modern Roofing INC has been assessed $770 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,550 (a 50.3% reduction).
Does Modern Roofing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Modern Roofing INC has 4 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 Modern Roofing INC operate in? ▼
Modern 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 Modern Roofing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Modern Roofing INC ranks #89,162 (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 Modern Roofing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Modern Roofing INC's total OSHA penalty of $770 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Matias Cedillo in Richmond, VA is a similar construction employer with $770 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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