Westbridge Welding LLC

Overview

Westbridge Welding LLC, a framing contractor, in Franklin, MT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2023. Inspectors documented 1 citation, including 1 serious violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Westbridge Welding LLC come to $400. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of A.

Violations explained

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(b)(10)

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  Scaffolding was not built, used, or maintained safely — issues like missing planks, weak supports, or no guardrails.

Inspection timeline

1. August 16, 2024

   No violations cited.

2. June 15, 2023

   1 violation cited (1 serious).

3. April 14, 2023

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$712

Current

$400

Reduced after settlement

$312 (44%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Westbridge Welding LLC safe to hire?

Based on OSHA enforcement records, Westbridge Welding LLC earns a safety grade of A. That's a strong record relative to inspected contractors. As with any hire, also verify licensing, insurance, and references.

How many OSHA violations does Westbridge Welding LLC have?

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

What was Westbridge Welding LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Westbridge Welding LLC relates to scaffolds — general. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Westbridge Welding LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Westbridge Welding LLC has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Westbridge Welding LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Westbridge Welding LLC on record was on August 16, 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.