Sterling Masonry LLC

Overview

Sterling Masonry LLC, a highway, street & bridge contractor, in Franklin, ND has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 3 citations, including 1 serious violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Sterling Masonry LLC come to $20,145. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(d)(8)

  1×

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

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(b)(3)

  1×

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

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(d)(14)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. June 28, 2025

   2 violations cited.

2. June 10, 2024

   1 violation cited (1 serious).

3. February 7, 2021

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$34,772

Current

$20,145

Reduced after settlement

$14,627 (42%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Masonry LLC safe to hire?

Sterling Masonry LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (3 citations). 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 Masonry LLC have?

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

What was Sterling Masonry LLC cited for?

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

How much has Sterling Masonry LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Sterling Masonry LLC has been assessed $20,145 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Sterling Masonry LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Sterling Masonry LLC on record was on June 28, 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.