Sterling Excavation LLC

Overview

Sterling Excavation LLC, a glass & glazing contractor, in Clinton, ID has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2022. Inspectors documented 1 citation, including 1 willful violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Sterling Excavation LLC come to $11,313. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of B.

Violations explained

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(a)(10)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. May 19, 2025

   1 violation cited (1 willful).

2. December 14, 2022

   No violations cited.

3. September 13, 2022

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$15,303

Current

$11,313

Reduced after settlement

$3,990 (26%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Excavation LLC safe to hire?

Based on OSHA enforcement records, Sterling Excavation LLC earns a safety grade of B. That's an above-average record relative to inspected contractors. As with any hire, also verify licensing, insurance, and references.

How many OSHA violations does Sterling Excavation LLC have?

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

What was Sterling Excavation LLC cited for?

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

How much has Sterling Excavation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Sterling Excavation LLC has been assessed $11,313 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Sterling Excavation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Sterling Excavation LLC on record was on May 19, 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.