Ironclad Carpentry LLC

Overview

Ironclad Carpentry LLC, a residential remodeler, in Clinton, VT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 6 citations, including 3 serious and 1 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Ironclad Carpentry LLC come to $39,940. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(13)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(b)(10)

  1×

  PPE provided to workers did not meet OSHA quality or fit requirements.

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(a)(3)

  1×

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

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(b)(8)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(d)(8)

  1×

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

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(c)(10)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. February 3, 2023

   4 violations cited (2 serious).

2. December 15, 2022

   No violations cited.

3. December 14, 2021

   2 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$60,683

Current

$39,940

Reduced after settlement

$20,743 (34%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ironclad Carpentry LLC safe to hire?

Ironclad Carpentry LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (6 citations). This includes 1 willful 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 Carpentry LLC have?

Ironclad Carpentry LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 3 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Ironclad Carpentry LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Ironclad Carpentry LLC relates to general industry safety standard (29 cfr 1910). SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Ironclad Carpentry LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Ironclad Carpentry LLC has been assessed $39,940 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Ironclad Carpentry LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Ironclad Carpentry LLC on record was on February 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.