Sterling Framing LLC

Overview

Sterling Framing LLC, a specialty trade contractor, in Clinton, ND has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 5 citations, including 1 serious and 1 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Sterling Framing LLC come to $67,329. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(b)(2)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(a)(2)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(c)(14)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(d)(11)

  1×

  Scaffolding was not built, used, or maintained safely — issues like missing planks, weak supports, or no guardrails.

Inspection timeline

1. April 6, 2021

   1 violation cited (1 willful).

2. July 16, 2020

   4 violations cited (1 serious).

3. February 27, 2020

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$83,052

Current

$67,329

Reduced after settlement

$15,723 (19%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Framing LLC safe to hire?

Sterling Framing LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (5 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 Framing LLC have?

Sterling Framing LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Sterling Framing LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Sterling Framing LLC relates to general industry safety standard (29 cfr 1910). SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Sterling Framing LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Sterling Framing LLC has been assessed $67,329 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Sterling Framing LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Sterling Framing LLC on record was on April 6, 2021.

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.