Northstar Tile LLC

Overview

Northstar Tile LLC, a flooring contractor, in Springfield, KY has been inspected by OSHA 4 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 9 citations, including 3 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Northstar Tile LLC come to $88,096. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(a)(12)

  1×

  Workers were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions on the job.

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(b)(10)

  1×

  Energy isolation procedures for servicing machines were not established or followed.

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3)

  1×

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

• Fall protection — holes

  29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)

  1×

  Workers on a walking/working surface were exposed to falling through floor or roof holes.

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(d)(9)

  1×

  A specific type of scaffold (tube-and-coupler, fabricated frame, etc.) did not meet its safety requirements.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(4)

  1×

  Workers were not informed of chemical hazards — missing labels, safety data sheets, or training.

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(d)(3)

  1×

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

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(c)(14)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

Inspection timeline

1. July 18, 2024

   3 violations cited.

2. June 23, 2023

   2 violations cited.

3. June 1, 2021

   2 violations cited.

4. October 14, 2020

   2 violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$132,977

Current

$88,096

Reduced after settlement

$44,881 (34%)

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?

Northstar Tile LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (9 citations). This includes 3 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 Tile LLC have?

Northstar Tile LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record across 4 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 3 as repeat.

What was Northstar Tile LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Northstar Tile LLC relates to safety training and education. 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 $88,096 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 July 18, 2024.

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.