Northstar Framing LLC

Overview

Northstar Framing LLC, a new housing operative builder, in Rochester, NY has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 1 willful and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Northstar Framing LLC come to $44,827. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(c)(3)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(b)(10)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(b)(7)

  1×

  Workers exposed to falls of 6 feet or more were not protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(d)(15)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. March 3, 2025

   1 violation cited.

2. August 7, 2024

   1 violation cited.

3. March 28, 2021

   2 violations cited (1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$63,762

Current

$44,827

Reduced after settlement

$18,935 (30%)

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 D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (4 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 Framing LLC have?

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

What was Northstar Framing LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Northstar Framing LLC relates to ppe criteria. 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 $44,827 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 March 3, 2025.

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.