Frontier Steel LLC

Overview

Frontier Steel LLC, a plumbing, HVAC contractor, in Franklin, WY has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 8 citations, including 2 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Frontier Steel LLC come to $75,757. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Respiratory protection

  29 CFR 1910.134(a)(12)

  1×

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

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(b)(3)

  1×

  Aerial lift use violated safety rules — for example, no body harness, exceeding load limits, or unsafe positioning.

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(c)(15)

  1×

  Workers in areas with overhead hazards were not wearing hard hats.

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(c)(10)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(c)(10)

  1×

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

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(b)(8)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(c)(13)

  1×

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

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(c)(4)

  1×

  Workers in areas with overhead hazards were not wearing hard hats.

Inspection timeline

1. June 7, 2022

   No violations cited.

2. December 11, 2021

   4 violations cited.

3. October 7, 2021

   4 violations cited (2 serious, 1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$111,389

Current

$75,757

Reduced after settlement

$35,632 (32%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Frontier Steel LLC safe to hire?

Frontier Steel LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (8 citations). This includes 1 willful violation and 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 Frontier Steel LLC have?

Frontier Steel LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Frontier Steel LLC cited for?

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

How much has Frontier Steel LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Frontier Steel LLC has been assessed $75,757 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Frontier Steel LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Frontier Steel LLC on record was on June 7, 2022.

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.