Reliable Steel LLC

Overview

Reliable Steel LLC, a plumbing, HVAC contractor, in Franklin, VT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 3 citations, including 1 serious and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Reliable Steel LLC come to $16,125. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(c)(15)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(d)(12)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. October 3, 2022

   No violations cited.

2. July 12, 2022

   1 violation cited.

3. October 2, 2020

   2 violations cited (1 serious).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$18,498

Current

$16,125

Reduced after settlement

$2,373 (13%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Reliable Steel LLC safe to hire?

Reliable Steel LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (3 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 Reliable Steel LLC have?

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

What was Reliable Steel LLC cited for?

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

How much has Reliable Steel LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Reliable Steel LLC has been assessed $16,125 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Reliable Steel LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Reliable Steel LLC on record was on October 3, 2022.

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.