Pioneer Carpentry LLC

Overview

Pioneer Carpentry LLC, a painting & wall covering contractor, in Houston, TX has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2025. Inspectors documented 6 citations, including 4 serious and 1 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Pioneer Carpentry LLC come to $53,358. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(b)(14)

  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(a)(9)

  1×

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

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(c)(11)

  1×

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

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(a)(14)

  1×

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

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(a)(2)

  1×

  Workers in areas with overhead hazards were not wearing hard hats.

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. December 27, 2025

   4 violations cited (3 serious, 1 willful).

2. December 23, 2025

   2 violations cited (1 serious).

3. March 28, 2025

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$61,429

Current

$53,358

Reduced after settlement

$8,071 (13%)

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 (6 citations). This includes 1 willful violation. 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 6 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 4 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Pioneer Carpentry LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Pioneer Carpentry LLC relates to eye and face protection. 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 $53,358 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 December 27, 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.