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Romero's Exteriors INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Romero's Exteriors INC. ranks #29,429 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$12,220
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,429
of 99,447 penalized employers

Romero's Exteriors INC. in Naperville, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,220. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Romero's Exteriors INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,429 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Omar Rodrigues in Pass Christian, MS is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,222 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#29,429
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Romero's Exteriors INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Romero's Exteriors INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$12,220 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Romero's Exteriors INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.88.615.522.429.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGIANT CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GTO CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EG MUNOZ CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28AJ FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EGIDIO ROBINSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5M&M GENERAL CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L.L.E. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SIERRA CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARVIN OMAR MEJIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VAN DERHOOF ROOFING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5W&E FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TIMBERWORKS CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6IDEAL MARINE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARTIN CERRITO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEST OPTION CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MASTERS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROBERT PURDY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THUNDER RIDGE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIAMOND CONTRACTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Romero's Exteriors I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Romero's Exteriors INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Romero's Exteriors INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Romero's Exteriors INC. ranks #7,856 at $12,220 current penalty.

How Romero's Exteriors INC. Compares

Romero's Exteriors INC.'s 5.00 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-04-01

Last Inspection

2019-08-06

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,110

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $6,110 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

10.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$21,504

Current Penalty Amount

$12,220

Penalty Reduction

43.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,284 from the initial assessment of $21,504. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Romero's Exteriors INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Romero's Exteriors INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $12,220 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,110 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Romero's Exteriors INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,220 here).

Marshall Roofing & Sheet Metal CO., INC. $12,222 MA A-1 Roofing & Siding $12,222 OH Omar Rodrigues $12,222 MS Raul Alberto Alberto $12,223 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Giant Construction Corporation 2 insp. Barrigada, GU Township of Toms River Department of Public Works 2 insp. Toms River, NJ Gto Construction, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Eg Munoz Construction, LLC 2 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marshall Roofing & Sheet Metal CO., INC.
Boston, MA
2 inspections $12,222
A-1 Roofing & Siding
Massillon, OH
2 inspections $12,222
Omar Rodrigues
Pass Christian, MS
2 inspections $12,222
Raul Alberto Alberto
Dawsonville, GA
2 inspections $12,223
Bobby Campbell Roofing, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $12,224

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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 Romero's Exteriors INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Romero's Exteriors INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Romero's Exteriors INC. have? ▼
Romero's Exteriors INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,220.
How many OSHA inspections has Romero's Exteriors INC. had? ▼
Romero's Exteriors INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-01 and the most recent on 2019-08-06. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Romero's Exteriors INC.? ▼
Romero's Exteriors INC. has been assessed $12,220 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,504 (a 43.2% reduction).
Does Romero's Exteriors INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Romero's Exteriors INC. has 8 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Romero's Exteriors INC. operate in? ▼
Romero's Exteriors 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 Romero's Exteriors INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Romero's Exteriors INC. ranks #29,429 (the upper 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 Romero's Exteriors INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Romero's Exteriors INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,220 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Omar Rodrigues in Pass Christian, MS is a similar construction employer with $12,222 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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