Cardinal Concrete LLC

Overview

Cardinal Concrete LLC, a site preparation contractor, in Franklin, AZ has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 7 citations, including 2 willful and 2 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Cardinal Concrete LLC come to $75,306. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Respiratory protection

  29 CFR 1910.134(a)(6)

  1×

  Required respirator program elements — fit testing, training, medical evaluation — were missing.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(d)(5)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(d)(12)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(b)(14)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(c)(8)

  1×

  Workers using scaffolds were not trained in their safe erection, use, and dismantling.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(7)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(c)(1)

  1×

  A specific type of scaffold (tube-and-coupler, fabricated frame, etc.) did not meet its safety requirements.

Inspection timeline

1. November 3, 2023

   No violations cited.

2. March 10, 2023

   4 violations cited (1 willful).

3. April 2, 2021

   3 violations cited (1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$93,486

Current

$75,306

Reduced after settlement

$18,180 (19%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal Concrete LLC safe to hire?

Cardinal Concrete LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (7 citations). This includes 2 willful violations and 2 repeat violations. 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 Concrete LLC have?

Cardinal Concrete LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 2 as repeat.

What was Cardinal Concrete LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Cardinal Concrete LLC relates to respiratory protection. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Cardinal Concrete LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Cardinal Concrete LLC has been assessed $75,306 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Cardinal Concrete LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Cardinal Concrete LLC on record was on November 3, 2023.

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.