Sterling Drywall LLC

Overview

Sterling Drywall LLC, a specialty trade contractor, in Madison, MS has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 7 citations, including 1 serious and 1 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Sterling Drywall LLC come to $62,628. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(c)(7)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(d)(7)

  1×

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

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(d)(2)

  1×

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

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(d)(14)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(b)(12)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(d)(14)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2)

  1×

  Energy isolation procedures for servicing machines were not established or followed.

Inspection timeline

1. August 26, 2024

   3 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful). 1 accident reported.

2. September 26, 2021

   3 violations cited.

3. November 27, 2020

   1 violation cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$79,085

Current

$62,628

Reduced after settlement

$16,457 (21%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Drywall LLC safe to hire?

Sterling Drywall LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (7 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 Drywall LLC have?

Sterling Drywall LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Sterling Drywall LLC cited for?

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

How much has Sterling Drywall LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Sterling Drywall LLC has been assessed $62,628 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Sterling Drywall LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Sterling Drywall LLC on record was on August 26, 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.