Sterling Carpentry LLC

Overview

Sterling Carpentry LLC, a residential home builder, in Franklin, MS has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 3 citations, including 1 willful violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Sterling Carpentry LLC come to $20,903. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(a)(13)

  1×

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

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(d)(7)

  1×

  Workers were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions on the job.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(a)(15)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

Inspection timeline

1. April 4, 2023

   3 violations cited (1 willful).

2. July 8, 2021

   No violations cited.

3. September 28, 2020

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$26,778

Current

$20,903

Reduced after settlement

$5,875 (22%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Carpentry LLC safe to hire?

Sterling Carpentry LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (3 citations). This includes 1 willful 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 Sterling Carpentry LLC have?

Sterling Carpentry LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Sterling Carpentry LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Sterling Carpentry LLC relates to wiring methods. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Sterling Carpentry LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Sterling Carpentry LLC has been assessed $20,903 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Sterling Carpentry LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Sterling Carpentry LLC on record was on April 4, 2023.

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.