Construction · Waterloo, IA

Service Roofing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Service Roofing Company ranks #79,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 8 violations across 10 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,729
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#79,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

Service Roofing Company in Waterloo, IA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,729. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Service Roofing Company 10 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Affordable Carpentry, INC. in Middleboro, MA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,729 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#79,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Service Roofing Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Service Roofing Company runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$1,729 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Service Roofing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.107.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORNERSTONE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6WEIS BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0KRAUS-ANDERSON CONST…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0HENDERSON, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8OWEN AMES KIMBALL, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0OSWEGO CO HIGHWAY DE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 28EVEREST SCAFFOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12BETTER ROOFING & CON…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2S.B. BALLARD CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5MCN BUILD, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4THE RUSSELL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 3ROCKFORD CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 1MODERN BUILDING INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0RAIN PROOF ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12RICHMOND AMERICAN HO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6RELIABLE BUILDERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15MILLER DAVIS, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2HELIX ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 3BEST PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 20Service Roofing Comp…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8
Service Roofing Company has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Service Roofing Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Service Roofing Company sits at penalty rank #25,719 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,729 assessed).

How Service Roofing Company Compares

Service Roofing Company's 0.80 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 (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-10-18

Last Inspection

2020-07-15

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$173

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 10 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $173 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$2,425

Current Penalty Amount

$1,729

Penalty Reduction

28.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $696 from the initial assessment of $2,425. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Service Roofing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $1,729 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $173 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Service Roofing Company, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Service Roofing Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Service Roofing Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 8 violations across 10 inspections, including 2 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 Service Roofing Company have?
Service Roofing Company has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,729.
How many OSHA inspections has Service Roofing Company had?
Service Roofing Company has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-18 and the most recent on 2020-07-15. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Service Roofing Company?
Service Roofing Company has been assessed $1,729 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,425 (a 28.7% reduction).
Does Service Roofing Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Service Roofing Company has 2 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 Service Roofing Company operate in?
Service Roofing Company 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 Service Roofing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Service Roofing Company ranks #79,072 (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 Service Roofing Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Service Roofing Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,729 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Affordable Carpentry, INC. in Middleboro, MA is a similar construction employer with $1,729 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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