Apex Masonry LLC

Overview

Apex Masonry LLC, a masonry contractor, in Franklin, CT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 6 citations, including 1 serious, 3 willful, and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Apex Masonry LLC come to $43,736. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(d)(1)

  1×

  PPE provided to workers did not meet OSHA quality or fit requirements.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(a)(2)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(b)(9)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(d)(8)

  1×

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

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(d)(15)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. May 10, 2023

   No violations cited.

2. September 14, 2021

   3 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

3. April 15, 2020

   3 violations cited (2 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$56,485

Current

$43,736

Reduced after settlement

$12,749 (23%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Apex Masonry LLC safe to hire?

Apex Masonry LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (6 citations). This includes 3 willful violations and 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 Masonry LLC have?

Apex Masonry LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 3 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Apex Masonry LLC cited for?

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

How much has Apex Masonry LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Apex Masonry LLC has been assessed $43,736 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Apex Masonry LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Apex Masonry LLC on record was on May 10, 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.