Summit Framing LLC

Overview

Summit Framing LLC, a siding contractor, in Springfield, IA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 5 citations, including 1 willful and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Summit Framing LLC come to $45,268. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(a)(15)

  1×

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

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(d)(9)

  1×

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

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(d)(14)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(d)(6)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(b)(10)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. March 16, 2025

   No violations cited.

2. January 13, 2025

   2 violations cited (1 willful).

3. November 14, 2021

   3 violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$62,304

Current

$45,268

Reduced after settlement

$17,036 (27%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Summit Framing LLC safe to hire?

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

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

What was Summit Framing LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Summit Framing LLC relates to scaffold training. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Summit Framing LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Summit Framing LLC has been assessed $45,268 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Summit Framing LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Summit Framing LLC on record was on March 16, 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.