Sterling Welding LLC

Overview

Sterling Welding LLC, a glass & glazing contractor, in Franklin, ME has been inspected by OSHA 4 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 6 citations, including 1 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Sterling Welding LLC come to $58,947. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(d)(4)

  1×

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

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(c)(3)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(a)(15)

  1×

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

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(d)(11)

  1×

  Forklift use violated training, inspection, or operating safety requirements.

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(d)(12)

  1×

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

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(a)(10)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. April 24, 2024

   4 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

2. January 5, 2023

   No violations cited.

3. January 25, 2022

   No violations cited.

4. January 5, 2020

   2 violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$82,512

Current

$58,947

Reduced after settlement

$23,565 (29%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Welding LLC safe to hire?

Sterling Welding LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (6 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 Welding LLC have?

Sterling Welding LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record across 4 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Sterling Welding LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Sterling Welding LLC relates to head protection. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Sterling Welding LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Sterling Welding LLC has been assessed $58,947 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Sterling Welding LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Sterling Welding LLC on record was on April 24, 2024.

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.