Pioneer Carpentry LLC

Overview

Pioneer Carpentry LLC, a glass & glazing contractor, in Clinton, MN has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 7 citations, including 2 serious and 2 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Pioneer Carpentry LLC come to $45,025. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(c)(9)

  1×

  Workers using scaffolds were not trained in their safe erection, use, and dismantling.

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(a)(15)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(d)(8)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(c)(9)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(b)(9)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(15)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

Inspection timeline

1. June 26, 2025

   3 violations cited (1 serious).

2. April 4, 2024

   No violations cited.

3. September 5, 2021

   4 violations cited (1 serious, 2 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$52,501

Current

$45,025

Reduced after settlement

$7,476 (14%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer Carpentry LLC safe to hire?

Pioneer Carpentry LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (7 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 Pioneer Carpentry LLC have?

Pioneer Carpentry LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Pioneer Carpentry LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Pioneer Carpentry LLC relates to scaffold training. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Pioneer Carpentry LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Pioneer Carpentry LLC has been assessed $45,025 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Pioneer Carpentry LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Pioneer Carpentry LLC on record was on June 26, 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.