Ironclad Carpentry LLC

Overview

Ironclad Carpentry LLC, a finish carpentry contractor, in Franklin, VT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 9 citations, including 2 serious, 2 willful, and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Ironclad Carpentry LLC come to $85,833. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(d)(10)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(d)(7)

  1×

  Workers exposed to flying particles, chemicals, or radiation did not have proper eye or face protection.

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(d)(1)

  1×

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

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15)

  1×

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

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(b)(11)

  1×

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

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(b)(10)

  1×

  Energy isolation procedures for servicing machines were not established or followed.

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(c)(6)

  1×

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

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(d)(15)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. December 9, 2023

   3 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

2. April 21, 2022

   2 violations cited (1 serious).

3. May 23, 2021

   4 violations cited (1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$112,861

Current

$85,833

Reduced after settlement

$27,028 (24%)

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 F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (9 citations). This includes 2 willful violations 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 Carpentry LLC have?

Ironclad Carpentry LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Ironclad Carpentry LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Ironclad Carpentry LLC relates to scaffold training. 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 $85,833 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 December 9, 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.