Pioneer Steel LLC

Overview

Pioneer Steel LLC, a water & sewer line contractor, in Franklin, CO has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2024. Inspectors documented 5 citations, including 1 serious, 1 willful, and 3 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Pioneer Steel LLC come to $56,738. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(a)(5)

  1×

  PPE provided to workers did not meet OSHA quality or fit requirements.

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(a)(9)

  1×

  Workers exposed to flying particles, chemicals, or radiation did not have proper eye or face protection.

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(c)(12)

  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(b)(12)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(9)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. July 24, 2025

   4 violations cited (1 willful).

2. June 4, 2024

   1 violation cited (1 serious).

3. March 9, 2024

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$73,715

Current

$56,738

Reduced after settlement

$16,977 (23%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer Steel LLC safe to hire?

Pioneer Steel LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (5 citations). This includes 1 willful violation and 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 Pioneer Steel LLC have?

Pioneer Steel LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 3 as repeat.

What was Pioneer Steel LLC cited for?

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

How much has Pioneer Steel LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Pioneer Steel LLC has been assessed $56,738 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Pioneer Steel LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Pioneer Steel LLC on record was on July 24, 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.