Beacon Framing LLC

Overview

Beacon Framing LLC, a site preparation contractor, in San Jose, CA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2023. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 1 repeat violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Beacon Framing LLC come to $14,453. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Machine guarding

  29 CFR 1910.212(b)(7)

  1×

  Machinery with hazardous moving parts lacked required guards.

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(c)(6)

  1×

  Confined space entry was performed without required permits, monitoring, or rescue provisions.

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(c)(6)

  1×

  Scaffolding was not built, used, or maintained safely — issues like missing planks, weak supports, or no guardrails.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(3)

  1×

  Workers were not informed of chemical hazards — missing labels, safety data sheets, or training.

Inspection timeline

1. May 28, 2024

   4 violations cited.

2. February 7, 2024

   No violations cited. 1 fatality reported.

3. October 28, 2023

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$27,090

Current

$14,453

Reduced after settlement

$12,637 (47%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beacon Framing LLC safe to hire?

Beacon Framing LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (4 citations). This includes 1 repeat violation. 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 Beacon Framing LLC have?

Beacon Framing LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Beacon Framing LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Beacon Framing LLC relates to machine guarding. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Beacon Framing LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Beacon Framing LLC has been assessed $14,453 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Beacon Framing LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Beacon Framing LLC on record was on May 28, 2024.

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.