Construction · Billings, MT

Ricardo Salazar Roofing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ricardo Salazar Roofing ranks #56,859 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,764
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#56,859
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ricardo Salazar Roofing in Billings, MT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,764. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ricardo Salazar Roofing 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,859 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Underground Piercing INC. in Indianola, IA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,765 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,859
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ricardo Salazar Roofing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ricardo Salazar Roofing runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,764 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Ricardo Salazar Roofing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOSCO CUSTOM HOMES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25JOJO'S ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ACTION ROOFING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BEDNAR LANDSCAPE SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MELO ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JOEL HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ZUNIGA & SONS ROOFIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TELT VENTURES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5H GONZALEZ CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7R & R STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1YA OLIVAS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JULIO ALVARADO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STRUCTURAL BUILDERS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MORAN MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SYNOT CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SAF, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ANDERSON BROTHERS 3,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SWITCH ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ROYAL PROPERTIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NEUBAR CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Ricardo Salazar Roof…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Ricardo Salazar Roofing has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Ricardo Salazar Roofing in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Ricardo Salazar Roofing is the #17,309 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,764).

How Ricardo Salazar Roofing Compares

Ricardo Salazar Roofing's 1.00 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-04-26

Last Inspection

2025-09-18

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,588

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,588 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$4,764

Current Penalty Amount

$4,764

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Ricardo Salazar Roofing Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $4,764 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,588 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ricardo Salazar Roofing, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,764 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricardo Salazar Roofing safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ricardo Salazar Roofing's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Ricardo Salazar Roofing have?
Ricardo Salazar Roofing has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,764.
How many OSHA inspections has Ricardo Salazar Roofing had?
Ricardo Salazar Roofing has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-26 and the most recent on 2025-09-18. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ricardo Salazar Roofing?
Ricardo Salazar Roofing has been assessed $4,764 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ricardo Salazar Roofing have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ricardo Salazar Roofing has 3 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 Ricardo Salazar Roofing operate in?
Ricardo Salazar Roofing 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 Ricardo Salazar Roofing rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ricardo Salazar Roofing ranks #56,859 (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 Ricardo Salazar Roofing's safety record compare to industry average?
Ricardo Salazar Roofing's total OSHA penalty of $4,764 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, Underground Piercing INC. in Indianola, IA is a similar construction employer with $4,765 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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