Apex Builders LLC

Overview

Apex Builders LLC, a finish carpentry contractor, in Madison, MT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 5 citations, including 1 serious and 2 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Apex Builders LLC come to $58,467. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(d)(14)

  1×

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

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(d)(5)

  1×

  Workers using scaffolds were not trained in their safe erection, use, and dismantling.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(b)(13)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)

  1×

  Forklift use violated training, inspection, or operating safety requirements.

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(b)(9)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. March 18, 2024

   1 violation cited.

2. December 28, 2023

   2 violations cited (1 serious).

3. April 23, 2020

   2 violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$74,461

Current

$58,467

Reduced after settlement

$15,994 (21%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Apex Builders LLC safe to hire?

Apex Builders LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (5 citations). This includes 2 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 Apex Builders LLC have?

Apex Builders LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 2 as repeat.

What was Apex Builders LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Apex Builders LLC relates to wiring methods. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Apex Builders LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Apex Builders LLC has been assessed $58,467 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Apex Builders LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Apex Builders LLC on record was on March 18, 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.