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Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$28,188
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,446
of 100,495 penalized employers

Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal in Fargo, ND 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: $28,188. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 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, McGuff Roofing in Muncie, IN is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
89%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$28,188 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal

The federal enforcement record for Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal in Fargo, ND includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $42,897 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $28,188 - a 34.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $14,094. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-05-02 to 2023-12-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-05-02

Last Inspection

2023-12-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,094

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $14,094 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$42,897

Current Penalty Amount

$28,188

Penalty Reduction

34.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,709 from the initial assessment of $42,897. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $28,188 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,094 $3,361
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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1 inspections $9,066
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal have? ▼
Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,188.
How many OSHA inspections has Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal had? ▼
Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-02 and the most recent on 2023-12-12. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal? ▼
Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal has been assessed $28,188 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,897 (a 34.3% reduction).
Does Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal has 6 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 Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal operate in? ▼
Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pierce Lee Roofing & Sheet Metal's total OSHA penalty of $28,188 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, McGuff Roofing in Muncie, IN is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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