Northstar Framing LLC

Overview

Northstar Framing LLC, a plumbing, HVAC contractor, in Clinton, CO has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 2 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Northstar Framing LLC come to $29,387. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1)

  1×

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

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2)

  1×

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

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(a)(5)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(b)(6)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. November 26, 2021

   2 violations cited.

2. August 13, 2021

   No violations cited.

3. July 26, 2020

   2 violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$47,016

Current

$29,387

Reduced after settlement

$17,629 (37%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Northstar Framing LLC safe to hire?

Northstar Framing LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (4 citations). This includes 2 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 Northstar Framing LLC have?

Northstar Framing LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 2 as repeat.

What was Northstar Framing LLC cited for?

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

How much has Northstar Framing LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Northstar Framing LLC has been assessed $29,387 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Northstar Framing LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Northstar Framing LLC on record was on November 26, 2021.

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.