Northstar Excavation LLC

Overview

Northstar Excavation LLC, a finish carpentry contractor, in Madison, CT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 2 citations, including 1 willful and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Northstar Excavation LLC come to $21,705. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of C.

Violations explained

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(d)(10)

  1×

  Forklift use violated training, inspection, or operating safety requirements.

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(b)(4)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

Inspection timeline

1. May 18, 2024

   No violations cited.

2. July 24, 2023

   2 violations cited (1 willful).

3. December 21, 2020

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$31,619

Current

$21,705

Reduced after settlement

$9,914 (31%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Northstar Excavation LLC safe to hire?

Northstar Excavation LLC has a SafeCheck grade of C. That's a mixed record — ask the contractor directly about how they have addressed past citations and what their current safety program looks like.

How many OSHA violations does Northstar Excavation LLC have?

Northstar Excavation LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Northstar Excavation LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Northstar Excavation LLC relates to powered industrial trucks. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Northstar Excavation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Northstar Excavation LLC has been assessed $21,705 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Northstar Excavation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Northstar Excavation LLC on record was on May 18, 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.