Apex Insulation LLC

Overview

Apex Insulation LLC, a foundation/structure contractor, in Madison, WI has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2023. Inspectors documented 10 citations, including 1 serious and 2 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Apex Insulation LLC come to $110,434. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Machine guarding

  29 CFR 1910.212(a)(10)

  1×

  Machinery with hazardous moving parts lacked required guards.

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(c)(14)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(b)(12)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(c)(9)

  1×

  A specific type of scaffold (tube-and-coupler, fabricated frame, etc.) did not meet its safety requirements.

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(a)(14)

  1×

  Energy isolation procedures for servicing machines were not established or followed.

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(a)(3)

  1×

  A workplace hazard assessment was not done or PPE was not provided as required.

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(a)(4)

  1×

  Energy isolation procedures for servicing machines were not established or followed.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(4)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. August 17, 2023

   2 violations cited (1 willful).

2. June 2, 2023

   4 violations cited.

3. May 27, 2023

   4 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$145,777

Current

$110,434

Reduced after settlement

$35,343 (24%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Apex Insulation LLC safe to hire?

Apex Insulation LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (10 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 Insulation LLC have?

Apex Insulation LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Apex Insulation LLC cited for?

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

How much has Apex Insulation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Apex Insulation LLC has been assessed $110,434 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Apex Insulation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Apex Insulation LLC on record was on August 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.