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Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO ranks #72,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty78% serious
$2,480
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO in Flint, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,480. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Farias Construction Services L.L.C. in Byron Center, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,480 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#72,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,480 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJUAN MANUEL ANTONIO-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW CENTURY EXCAVATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MORAIS CONCRETE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JZ GENERAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SMITH & ASSOCIATES E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DS CONSTRUCTION AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COTTAGE BUILDERS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GEN BUILDING GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARAGON ROOFING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILLER'S PLUMBING AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SWISS CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VUSHAJ CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LARRY REETZ CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHESAPEAKE BAY CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORIEGA BUILDERS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AVC GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPYRE BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5A & J CONCRETE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ANGEL CUEVAS SIDING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Sweers Eavestrough &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO sits at penalty rank #23,188 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,480 assessed).

How Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO Compares

Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO's 4.50 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-12-17

Last Inspection

2013-06-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,240

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,240 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$7,200

Current Penalty Amount

$2,480

Penalty Reduction

65.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,720 from the initial assessment of $7,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $2,480 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,240 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,480 here).

Hoy Construction, INC. $2,480 VA McKenzie Construction Corporation $2,480 VA Mohawk Development CORP. $2,480 IL 573 Washington Street LLC $2,483 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Juan Manuel Antonio-Martinez 2 insp. Savoy, IL New Century Excavation, LLC 2 insp. Murfreesboro, TN Gec, LLC 2 insp. Frederiksted, VI Morais Concrete Service, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Farias Construction Services L.L.C.
Byron Center, MI
2 inspections $2,480
Hoy Construction, INC.
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $2,480
McKenzie Construction Corporation
Chesapeake, VA
6 inspections $2,480
Fiskars INC
Benton Harbor, MI
2 inspections $2,480
Mohawk Development CORP.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $2,480

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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 Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO have? ▼
Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,480.
How many OSHA inspections has Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO had? ▼
Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-17 and the most recent on 2013-06-13. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO? ▼
Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO has been assessed $2,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,200 (a 65.6% reduction).
Does Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO has 7 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 Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO operate in? ▼
Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO 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 Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO ranks #72,555 (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 Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sweers Eavestrough & Roofing CO's total OSHA penalty of $2,480 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Farias Construction Services L.L.C. in Byron Center, MI is a similar construction employer with $2,480 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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