Vanguard Steel LLC

Overview

Vanguard Steel LLC, a multi-family home builder, in Franklin, MT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 1 willful and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Vanguard Steel LLC come to $63,869. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(d)(6)

  1×

  Workers exposed to flying particles, chemicals, or radiation did not have proper eye or face protection.

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(d)(7)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(a)(3)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(a)(6)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. May 6, 2025

   1 violation cited.

2. July 5, 2022

   3 violations cited (1 willful).

3. September 15, 2021

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$94,551

Current

$63,869

Reduced after settlement

$30,682 (32%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Vanguard Steel LLC safe to hire?

Vanguard Steel LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (4 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 Vanguard Steel LLC have?

Vanguard Steel LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Vanguard Steel LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Vanguard Steel LLC relates to eye and face protection. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Vanguard Steel LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Vanguard Steel LLC has been assessed $63,869 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Vanguard Steel LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Vanguard Steel LLC on record was on May 6, 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.