Northstar Builders LLC

Overview

Northstar Builders LLC, a new housing operative builder, in Madison, CT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2022. Inspectors documented 3 citations, including 1 willful and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Northstar Builders LLC come to $44,653. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(a)(4)

  1×

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

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(d)(11)

  1×

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

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(b)(2)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. June 12, 2024

   No violations cited.

2. January 4, 2023

   2 violations cited (1 willful).

3. June 19, 2022

   1 violation cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$50,801

Current

$44,653

Reduced after settlement

$6,148 (12%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Northstar Builders LLC safe to hire?

Northstar Builders LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (3 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 Northstar Builders LLC have?

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

What was Northstar Builders LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Northstar Builders LLC relates to scaffolds — specific requirements. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Northstar Builders LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Northstar Builders LLC has been assessed $44,653 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Northstar Builders LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Northstar Builders LLC on record was on June 12, 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.