Liberty Welding LLC

Overview

Liberty Welding LLC, a residential remodeler, in Franklin, HI has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2022. Inspectors documented 7 citations, including 1 willful and 4 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Liberty Welding LLC come to $75,623. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(b)(6)

  1×

  Scaffolding was not built, used, or maintained safely — issues like missing planks, weak supports, or no guardrails.

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(c)(13)

  1×

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

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(b)(15)

  1×

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

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(c)(15)

  1×

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

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(c)(3)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(a)(15)

  1×

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

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(d)(10)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. August 11, 2024

   2 violations cited.

2. April 16, 2023

   4 violations cited (1 willful). 1 fatality reported.

3. October 27, 2022

   1 violation cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$106,909

Current

$75,623

Reduced after settlement

$31,286 (29%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Liberty Welding LLC safe to hire?

Liberty Welding LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (7 citations). This includes 1 willful violation and 4 repeat violations. 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 Liberty Welding LLC have?

Liberty Welding LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 4 as repeat.

What was Liberty Welding LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Liberty Welding LLC relates to scaffolds — general. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Liberty Welding LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Liberty Welding LLC has been assessed $75,623 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Liberty Welding LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Liberty Welding LLC on record was on August 11, 2024.

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.