Northstar Glazing Co.

Overview

Northstar Glazing Co., a site preparation contractor, in Springfield, GA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 1 serious and 2 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Northstar Glazing Co. come to $30,118. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(b)(15)

  1×

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

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(c)(8)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(c)(12)

  1×

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

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(b)(13)

  1×

  Aerial lift use violated safety rules — for example, no body harness, exceeding load limits, or unsafe positioning.

Inspection timeline

1. August 14, 2025

   No violations cited.

2. November 26, 2024

   4 violations cited (1 serious, 2 willful).

3. December 16, 2020

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$43,706

Current

$30,118

Reduced after settlement

$13,588 (31%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Northstar Glazing Co. safe to hire?

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

Northstar Glazing Co. has 4 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Northstar Glazing Co. cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Northstar Glazing Co. relates to ppe criteria. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Northstar Glazing Co. paid in OSHA penalties?

Northstar Glazing Co. has been assessed $30,118 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Northstar Glazing Co. last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Northstar Glazing Co. on record was on August 14, 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.