Westbridge Carpentry LLC

Overview

Westbridge Carpentry LLC, a glass & glazing contractor, in Franklin, MN has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2022. Inspectors documented 9 citations, including 2 serious, 1 willful, and 4 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Westbridge Carpentry LLC come to $119,479. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(c)(15)

  1×

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

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(c)(1)

  1×

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

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(d)(14)

  1×

  Workers exposed to falls of 6 feet or more were not protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6)

  1×

  Energy isolation procedures for servicing machines were not established or followed.

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(c)(1)

  1×

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

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(c)(6)

  1×

  Workers were not informed of chemical hazards — missing labels, safety data sheets, or training.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(9)

  1×

  Workers were not informed of chemical hazards — missing labels, safety data sheets, or training.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(b)(2)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

Inspection timeline

1. November 13, 2024

   2 violations cited (1 willful).

2. October 1, 2024

   3 violations cited (1 serious).

3. September 12, 2022

   4 violations cited (1 serious).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$163,163

Current

$119,479

Reduced after settlement

$43,684 (27%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Westbridge Carpentry LLC safe to hire?

Westbridge Carpentry LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (9 citations). This includes 1 willful violation and 4 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 Westbridge Carpentry LLC have?

Westbridge Carpentry LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 4 as repeat.

What was Westbridge Carpentry LLC cited for?

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

How much has Westbridge Carpentry LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Westbridge Carpentry LLC has been assessed $119,479 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Westbridge Carpentry LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Westbridge Carpentry LLC on record was on November 13, 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.