Apex Drywall LLC

Overview

Apex Drywall LLC, a specialty trade contractor, in Clinton, GA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 9 citations, including 4 serious and 2 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Apex Drywall LLC come to $71,294. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(a)(11)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(c)(7)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(b)(3)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(7)

  1×

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

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(c)(12)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(d)(10)

  1×

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

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(c)(8)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. February 17, 2023

   3 violations cited (2 serious, 1 willful).

2. January 18, 2023

   2 violations cited (1 serious).

3. June 11, 2020

   4 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$98,477

Current

$71,294

Reduced after settlement

$27,183 (28%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Apex Drywall LLC safe to hire?

Apex Drywall LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (9 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 Apex Drywall LLC have?

Apex Drywall LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 4 are classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Apex Drywall LLC cited for?

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

How much has Apex Drywall LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Apex Drywall LLC has been assessed $71,294 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Apex Drywall LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Apex Drywall LLC on record was on February 17, 2023.

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.