Pioneer Tile LLC

Overview

Pioneer Tile LLC, a finish carpentry contractor, in Franklin, AR has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2024. Inspectors documented 10 citations, including 1 serious, 3 willful, and 4 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Pioneer Tile LLC come to $88,016. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(a)(10)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(a)(7)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4)

  1×

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

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(c)(6)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(d)(1)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(b)(10)

  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(c)(3)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(c)(5)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. October 8, 2025

   3 violations cited.

2. July 3, 2025

   3 violations cited (1 willful).

3. February 16, 2024

   4 violations cited (1 serious, 2 willful). 1 accident reported.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$136,813

Current

$88,016

Reduced after settlement

$48,797 (36%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer Tile LLC safe to hire?

Pioneer Tile LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (10 citations). This includes 3 willful violations and 4 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 Tile LLC have?

Pioneer Tile LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 3 as willful, and 4 as repeat.

What was Pioneer Tile LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Pioneer Tile LLC relates to construction safety standard (29 cfr 1926). SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Pioneer Tile LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Pioneer Tile LLC has been assessed $88,016 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Pioneer Tile LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Pioneer Tile LLC on record was on October 8, 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.