Ironclad Steel LLC

Overview

Ironclad Steel LLC, a plumbing, HVAC contractor, in Madison, AL has been inspected by OSHA 4 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 7 citations, including 2 serious violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Ironclad Steel LLC come to $84,764. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(d)(12)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(c)(15)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(a)(5)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(a)(8)

  1×

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

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(2)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(b)(8)

  1×

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

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(d)(5)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. October 7, 2023

   1 violation cited.

2. August 22, 2023

   2 violations cited.

3. April 1, 2022

   4 violations cited (2 serious).

4. December 13, 2021

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$118,161

Current

$84,764

Reduced after settlement

$33,397 (28%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ironclad Steel LLC safe to hire?

Ironclad Steel LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (7 citations). 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 Steel LLC have?

Ironclad Steel LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record across 4 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Ironclad Steel LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Ironclad Steel LLC relates to permit-required confined spaces. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Ironclad Steel LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Ironclad Steel LLC has been assessed $84,764 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Ironclad Steel LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Ironclad Steel LLC on record was on October 7, 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.