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Thelen Heating & Roofing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thelen Heating & Roofing INC ranks #79,607 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,680
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,607
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thelen Heating & Roofing INC in Brainerd, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,680. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thelen Heating & Roofing INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,607 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Coil Construction, INC. in Columbia, MO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,680 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#79,607
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Thelen Heating & Roofing INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Thelen Heating & Roofing INC runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$1,680 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 Thelen Heating & Roofing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.52131.542OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIAZ ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HUBBLE CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOE-FACILITIES MAINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AHERN PAINTING CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AD-LER ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOHERTY, GIANNINI & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRO-EX CONTRACTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PAVILION CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NETO MASONRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38PAPPAS COMPANY, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DEL VALLE GROUP, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE ARVIZU, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JERRICK ASSOCIATES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAYPORT CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DRAGADOS USA, INC. A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RDV CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TURN KEY REALTY GP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J.M.A. CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40Thelen Heating & Roo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Thelen Heating & Roofing INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Thelen Heating & Roofing INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Thelen Heating & Roofing INC ranks #25,874 at $1,680 current penalty.

How Thelen Heating & Roofing INC Compares

Thelen Heating & Roofing INC'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 below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-11

Last Inspection

2010-01-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $840 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,680

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $720 from the initial assessment of $2,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Thelen Heating & Roofing INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Thelen Heating & Roofing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $1,680 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $840 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thelen Heating & Roofing INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,680 here).

Coil Construction, INC. $1,680 MO High Performance Drywall, INC. $1,680 CA Venture One Construction, INC. $1,680 WV Civil Construction Technology $1,680 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Diaz Roofing, LLC 2 insp. Edgerton, WI Hubble Construction and Restoration 2 insp. Dewitt, MI Doe-Facilities Maintenance Branch 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Ahern Painting Contractors 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coil Construction, INC.
Columbia, MO
2 inspections $1,680
Venture One Construction, INC.
Beckley, WV
2 inspections $1,680
Civil Construction Technology
Camp Lejeune, NC
2 inspections $1,680
Tim Dean Construction, INC.
Bozeman, MT
2 inspections $1,680
Ormat Nevada INC
Brawley, CA
2 inspections $1,680

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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 Thelen Heating & Roofing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thelen Heating & Roofing INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Thelen Heating & Roofing INC have? ▼
Thelen Heating & Roofing INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,680.
How many OSHA inspections has Thelen Heating & Roofing INC had? ▼
Thelen Heating & Roofing INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-11 and the most recent on 2010-01-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thelen Heating & Roofing INC? ▼
Thelen Heating & Roofing INC has been assessed $1,680 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,400 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Thelen Heating & Roofing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thelen Heating & Roofing INC has 4 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 Thelen Heating & Roofing INC operate in? ▼
Thelen Heating & Roofing 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 Thelen Heating & Roofing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thelen Heating & Roofing INC ranks #79,607 (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 Thelen Heating & Roofing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thelen Heating & Roofing INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,680 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, Coil Construction, INC. in Columbia, MO is a similar construction employer with $1,680 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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