Westbridge Steel LLC

Overview

Westbridge Steel LLC, a industrial building contractor, in San Jose, CA has been inspected by OSHA 4 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 6 citations, including 1 serious and 2 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Westbridge Steel LLC come to $59,855. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(a)(7)

  1×

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

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(4)

  1×

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

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(a)(2)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(c)(14)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(d)(11)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

Inspection timeline

1. May 20, 2024

   No violations cited.

2. May 16, 2024

   4 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

3. November 25, 2021

   1 violation cited (1 willful).

4. July 23, 2020

   1 violation cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$91,892

Current

$59,855

Reduced after settlement

$32,037 (35%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Westbridge Steel LLC safe to hire?

Westbridge Steel LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (6 citations). This includes 2 willful 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 Steel LLC have?

Westbridge Steel LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record across 4 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Westbridge Steel LLC cited for?

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

How much has Westbridge Steel LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Westbridge Steel LLC has been assessed $59,855 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Westbridge Steel LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Westbridge Steel LLC on record was on May 20, 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.