Sterling Drywall LLC

Overview

Sterling Drywall LLC, a foundation/structure contractor, in Springfield, OK has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 6 citations, including 3 serious, 1 willful, and 2 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Sterling Drywall LLC come to $67,447. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2)

  1×

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

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(a)(9)

  1×

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

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(a)(4)

  1×

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

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(d)(15)

  1×

  Forklift use violated training, inspection, or operating safety requirements.

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(b)(14)

  1×

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

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(a)(15)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. April 20, 2025

   4 violations cited (2 serious, 1 willful).

2. February 22, 2023

   2 violations cited (1 serious).

3. September 4, 2021

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$86,338

Current

$67,447

Reduced after settlement

$18,891 (22%)

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 (6 citations). This includes 1 willful violation 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 Sterling Drywall LLC have?

Sterling Drywall LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 3 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 2 as repeat.

What was Sterling Drywall LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Sterling Drywall LLC relates to lockout/tagout. 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 $67,447 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 April 20, 2025.

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.