Northstar Framing LLC

Overview

Northstar Framing LLC, a specialty trade contractor, in Madison, WI has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 2 citations, including 1 repeat violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Northstar Framing LLC come to $17,228. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of B.

Violations explained

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(a)(12)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(b)(3)

  1×

  Confined space entry was performed without required permits, monitoring, or rescue provisions.

Inspection timeline

1. October 23, 2023

   1 violation cited.

2. July 25, 2022

   1 violation cited.

3. March 25, 2021

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$26,516

Current

$17,228

Reduced after settlement

$9,288 (35%)

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?

Based on OSHA enforcement records, Northstar Framing LLC earns a safety grade of B. That's an above-average record relative to inspected contractors. As with any hire, also verify licensing, insurance, and references.

How many OSHA violations does Northstar Framing LLC have?

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

What was Northstar Framing LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Northstar Framing LLC relates to eye and face protection. 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 $17,228 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 October 23, 2023.

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.