Construction · Norfolk, VA

Roof Engineering Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Roof Engineering Corporation ranks #26,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$13,920
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#26,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Roof Engineering Corporation in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,920. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $9,426 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Roof Engineering Corporation 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $9,426 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. For comparison, Pancho Valencia Construction LLC in Raymore, MO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,336 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#26,083
of 99,447 penalized employers
$9,426
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Roof Engineering Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Roof Engineering Corporation runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$13,920 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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 Roof Engineering Corporation.

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Roof Engineering Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Roof Engineering Corporation in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Roof Engineering Corporation ranks #6,818 at $13,920 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Roof Engineering Corporation at rank #6,961 of 12,785 employers ($9,426 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $13,920 OSHA penalties plus $9,426 WHD back wages (40.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Roof Engineering Corporation Compares

Roof Engineering Corporation's 2.00 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 well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-13

Last Inspection

2016-02-01

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,640

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,640 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$15,120

Current Penalty Amount

$13,920

Penalty Reduction

7.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$23,346

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,200 from the initial assessment of $15,120. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$9,426
Employees Affected
15
WHD Violations
31
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$628
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$9,426

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Roof Engineering Corporation owed $9,426 in back wages to 15 employees across 1 case and 31 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Roof Engineering Corporation compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Roof Engineering Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $13,920 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,640 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Roof Engineering Corporation, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Roof Engineering Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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  • Roof Engineering Corporation also carries $9,426 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Roof Engineering Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Roof Engineering Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Roof Engineering Corporation have?
Roof Engineering Corporation has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,920.
How many OSHA inspections has Roof Engineering Corporation had?
Roof Engineering Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-13 and the most recent on 2016-02-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Roof Engineering Corporation?
Roof Engineering Corporation has been assessed $13,920 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,120 (a 7.9% reduction). Additionally, $9,426 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Roof Engineering Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Roof Engineering Corporation 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.
Has Roof Engineering Corporation been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Roof Engineering Corporation, resulting in $9,426 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Roof Engineering Corporation operate in?
Roof Engineering Corporation 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.
What should I do if Roof Engineering Corporation owes me wages?
If you believe Roof Engineering Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $9,426 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Roof Engineering Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Roof Engineering Corporation ranks #26,083 (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 Roof Engineering Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Roof Engineering Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $13,920 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pancho Valencia Construction LLC in Raymore, MO is a similar construction employer with $23,336 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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