Northstar Tile LLC

Overview

Northstar Tile LLC, a industrial building contractor, in Madison, IA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 3 citations, including 1 serious violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Northstar Tile LLC come to $45,676. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of B.

Violations explained

• Respiratory protection

  29 CFR 1910.134(d)(10)

  1×

  Required respirator program elements — fit testing, training, medical evaluation — were missing.

• Machine guarding

  29 CFR 1910.212(a)(10)

  1×

  Machinery with hazardous moving parts lacked required guards.

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)

  1×

  Permanent electrical wiring did not meet OSHA installation or protection requirements.

Inspection timeline

1. October 5, 2023

   No violations cited.

2. March 14, 2021

   No violations cited.

3. July 23, 2020

   3 violations cited (1 serious).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$51,977

Current

$45,676

Reduced after settlement

$6,301 (12%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Northstar Tile LLC safe to hire?

Based on OSHA enforcement records, Northstar Tile 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 Tile LLC have?

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

What was Northstar Tile LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Northstar Tile LLC relates to respiratory protection. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Northstar Tile LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Northstar Tile LLC has been assessed $45,676 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Northstar Tile LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Northstar Tile LLC on record was on October 5, 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.