Sterling HVAC LLC

Overview

Sterling HVAC LLC, a water & sewer line contractor, in Clinton, IL has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 11 citations, including 2 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Sterling HVAC LLC come to $79,376. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(d)(9)

  1×

  A workplace hazard assessment was not done or PPE was not provided as required.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(14)

  1×

  Workers were not informed of chemical hazards — missing labels, safety data sheets, or training.

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(c)(7)

  1×

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

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(d)(8)

  1×

  Permanent electrical wiring did not meet OSHA installation or protection requirements.

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(c)(6)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(d)(8)

  1×

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

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(a)(13)

  1×

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

• Respiratory protection

  29 CFR 1910.134(c)(7)

  1×

  Required respirator program elements — fit testing, training, medical evaluation — were missing.

Inspection timeline

1. January 27, 2025

   3 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

2. January 28, 2022

   4 violations cited.

3. August 3, 2020

   4 violations cited (1 serious).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$126,558

Current

$79,376

Reduced after settlement

$47,182 (37%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling HVAC LLC safe to hire?

Sterling HVAC LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (11 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 HVAC LLC have?

Sterling HVAC LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Sterling HVAC LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Sterling HVAC LLC relates to ppe — general. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Sterling HVAC LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Sterling HVAC LLC has been assessed $79,376 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Sterling HVAC LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Sterling HVAC LLC on record was on January 27, 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.