Cardinal Roofing LLC

Overview

Cardinal Roofing LLC, a concrete contractor (foundation/structure), in Clinton, SD has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 2 serious violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Cardinal Roofing LLC come to $43,309. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(d)(11)

  1×

  Workers exposed to falls of 6 feet or more were not protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(a)(9)

  1×

  Workers were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions on the job.

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(d)(1)

  1×

  Workers were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions on the job.

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(c)(12)

  1×

  Permanent electrical wiring did not meet OSHA installation or protection requirements.

Inspection timeline

1. March 9, 2025

   No violations cited.

2. March 12, 2024

   1 violation cited (1 serious).

3. September 1, 2021

   3 violations cited (1 serious). 1 accident reported.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$64,749

Current

$43,309

Reduced after settlement

$21,440 (33%)

OSHA frequently reduces initially proposed penalties through informal settlements. The current penalty is what Cardinal Roofing LLC actually owes after those adjustments.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal Roofing LLC safe to hire?

Cardinal Roofing LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (4 citations). A poor safety record is a risk factor; consider asking what the contractor has changed since these citations were issued.

How many OSHA violations does Cardinal Roofing LLC have?

Cardinal Roofing LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Cardinal Roofing LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Cardinal Roofing LLC relates to fall protection — duty to have. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Cardinal Roofing LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Cardinal Roofing LLC has been assessed $43,309 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Cardinal Roofing LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Cardinal Roofing LLC on record was on March 9, 2025.

Where does this OSHA data come from?

SafeCheck builds every scorecard from the U.S. Department of Labor's public OSHA enforcement data. Data shown is current as of May 25, 2026.