Southfork Insulation LLC

Overview

Southfork Insulation LLC, a site preparation contractor, in Franklin, OR has been inspected by OSHA 4 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 3 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Southfork Insulation LLC come to $40,384. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(d)(9)

  1×

  A specific type of scaffold (tube-and-coupler, fabricated frame, etc.) did not meet its safety requirements.

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(b)(3)

  1×

  Scaffolding was not built, used, or maintained safely — issues like missing planks, weak supports, or no guardrails.

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(a)(1)

  1×

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

• Machine guarding

  29 CFR 1910.212(c)(8)

  1×

  Machinery with hazardous moving parts lacked required guards.

Inspection timeline

1. March 19, 2022

   1 violation cited (1 willful).

2. February 20, 2021

   1 violation cited.

3. July 13, 2020

   2 violations cited (2 willful).

4. April 9, 2020

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$56,161

Current

$40,384

Reduced after settlement

$15,777 (28%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Southfork Insulation LLC safe to hire?

Southfork Insulation LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (4 citations). This includes 3 willful 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 Southfork Insulation LLC have?

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

What was Southfork Insulation LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Southfork Insulation LLC relates to scaffolds — specific requirements. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Southfork Insulation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Southfork Insulation LLC has been assessed $40,384 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Southfork Insulation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Southfork Insulation LLC on record was on March 19, 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.