Ironclad Builders LLC

Overview

Ironclad Builders LLC, a siding contractor, in Clinton, MD has been inspected by OSHA 4 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 9 citations, including 1 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Ironclad Builders LLC come to $83,239. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(b)(9)

  1×

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

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(d)(5)

  1×

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

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(d)(15)

  1×

  A workplace hazard assessment was not done or PPE was not provided as required.

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(b)(2)

  1×

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

• Machine guarding

  29 CFR 1910.212(d)(6)

  1×

  Machinery with hazardous moving parts lacked required guards.

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(b)(8)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(c)(14)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(b)(10)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. December 26, 2025

   3 violations cited (1 serious).

2. April 9, 2025

   3 violations cited.

3. September 19, 2021

   No violations cited.

4. March 9, 2020

   3 violations cited (1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$107,229

Current

$83,239

Reduced after settlement

$23,990 (22%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ironclad Builders LLC safe to hire?

Ironclad Builders LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (9 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 Ironclad Builders LLC have?

Ironclad Builders LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record across 4 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Ironclad Builders LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Ironclad Builders LLC relates to safety training and education. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Ironclad Builders LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Ironclad Builders LLC has been assessed $83,239 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Ironclad Builders LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Ironclad Builders LLC on record was on December 26, 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.