Apex Excavation LLC

Overview

Apex Excavation LLC, a concrete contractor (foundation/structure), in Clinton, OH has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2023. Inspectors documented 3 citations, including 1 repeat violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Apex Excavation LLC come to $41,001. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(c)(8)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(a)(15)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. June 16, 2024

   2 violations cited.

2. January 9, 2024

   No violations cited.

3. October 20, 2023

   1 violation cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$52,300

Current

$41,001

Reduced after settlement

$11,299 (22%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Apex Excavation LLC safe to hire?

Apex Excavation LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (3 citations). This includes 1 repeat violation. 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 Excavation LLC have?

Apex Excavation LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Apex Excavation LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Apex Excavation LLC relates to powered industrial trucks. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Apex Excavation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Apex Excavation LLC has been assessed $41,001 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Apex Excavation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Apex Excavation LLC on record was on June 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.