Vanguard Welding LLC

Overview

Vanguard Welding LLC, a siding contractor, in Madison, MN has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 1 serious and 3 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Vanguard Welding LLC come to $42,540. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(b)(15)

  1×

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

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(a)(12)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(a)(15)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(a)(13)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. September 5, 2025

   No violations cited.

2. August 4, 2025

   4 violations cited (1 serious).

3. September 20, 2020

   No violations cited. 1 accident reported.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$57,692

Current

$42,540

Reduced after settlement

$15,152 (26%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Vanguard Welding LLC safe to hire?

Vanguard Welding LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (4 citations). This includes 3 repeat violations. 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 Welding LLC have?

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

What was Vanguard Welding LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Vanguard Welding LLC relates to permit-required confined spaces. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Vanguard Welding LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Vanguard Welding LLC has been assessed $42,540 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Vanguard Welding LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Vanguard Welding LLC on record was on September 5, 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.