Southfork Masonry LLC

Overview

Southfork Masonry LLC, a plumbing, HVAC contractor, in Franklin, MD has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 7 citations, including 2 willful and 2 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Southfork Masonry LLC come to $79,355. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(2)

  1×

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

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(b)(9)

  1×

  A workplace hazard assessment was not done or PPE was not provided as required.

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(c)(12)

  1×

  Aerial lift use violated safety rules — for example, no body harness, exceeding load limits, or unsafe positioning.

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(c)(11)

  1×

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

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(d)(5)

  1×

  A workplace hazard assessment was not done or PPE was not provided as required.

• Respiratory protection

  29 CFR 1910.134(b)(13)

  1×

  Required respirator program elements — fit testing, training, medical evaluation — were missing.

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(b)(9)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. June 27, 2024

   3 violations cited.

2. May 18, 2024

   1 violation cited (1 willful).

3. March 18, 2021

   3 violations cited (1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$103,429

Current

$79,355

Reduced after settlement

$24,074 (23%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Southfork Masonry LLC safe to hire?

Southfork Masonry LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (7 citations). This includes 2 willful violations and 2 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 Southfork Masonry LLC have?

Southfork Masonry LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 2 as repeat.

What was Southfork Masonry LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Southfork Masonry LLC relates to hazard communication. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Southfork Masonry LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Southfork Masonry LLC has been assessed $79,355 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Southfork Masonry LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Southfork Masonry LLC on record was on June 27, 2024.

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.