Pioneer Insulation LLC

Overview

Pioneer Insulation LLC, a specialty trade contractor, in Franklin, MN has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 1 serious and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Pioneer Insulation LLC come to $25,750. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(d)(14)

  1×

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

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(a)(13)

  1×

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

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(c)(5)

  1×

  Forklift use violated training, inspection, or operating safety requirements.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(b)(15)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

Inspection timeline

1. May 18, 2023

   2 violations cited.

2. November 27, 2021

   2 violations cited (1 serious).

3. February 27, 2020

   No violations cited. 1 fatality reported.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$39,944

Current

$25,750

Reduced after settlement

$14,194 (36%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer Insulation LLC safe to hire?

Pioneer Insulation LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (4 citations). This includes 1 repeat 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 Insulation LLC have?

Pioneer Insulation LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Pioneer Insulation LLC cited for?

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

How much has Pioneer Insulation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Pioneer Insulation LLC has been assessed $25,750 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Pioneer Insulation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Pioneer Insulation LLC on record was on May 18, 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.