Sterling Framing LLC

Overview

Sterling Framing LLC, a highway, street & bridge contractor, in Madison, WA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 3 citations, including 1 willful and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Sterling Framing LLC come to $16,038. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(b)(7)

  1×

  Workers in areas with overhead hazards were not wearing hard hats.

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(c)(4)

  1×

  Workers in areas with overhead hazards were not wearing hard hats.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(a)(15)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

Inspection timeline

1. July 1, 2025

   3 violations cited (1 willful).

2. May 2, 2022

   No violations cited.

3. July 22, 2020

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$31,585

Current

$16,038

Reduced after settlement

$15,547 (49%)

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 (3 citations). This includes 1 willful violation and 1 repeat 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 3 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Sterling Framing LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Sterling Framing LLC relates to head protection. 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 $16,038 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 July 1, 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.