Apex Plumbing LLC

Overview

Apex Plumbing LLC, a framing contractor, in Springfield, PA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 3 citations, including 1 repeat violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Apex Plumbing LLC come to $16,183. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(a)(3)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(d)(3)

  1×

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

• Respiratory protection

  29 CFR 1910.134(b)(5)

  1×

  Required respirator program elements — fit testing, training, medical evaluation — were missing.

Inspection timeline

1. April 1, 2022

   3 violations cited. 1 fatality reported.

2. February 9, 2022

   No violations cited.

3. June 16, 2021

   No violations cited. 1 fatality reported.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$24,288

Current

$16,183

Reduced after settlement

$8,105 (33%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Apex Plumbing LLC safe to hire?

Apex Plumbing LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, 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 Plumbing LLC have?

Apex Plumbing 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 Plumbing LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Apex Plumbing LLC relates to scaffolds — specific requirements. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Apex Plumbing LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Apex Plumbing LLC has been assessed $16,183 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Apex Plumbing LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Apex Plumbing LLC on record was on April 1, 2022.

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.