Apex Tile LLC

Overview

Apex Tile LLC, a glass & glazing contractor, in Franklin, DE has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2023. Inspectors documented 7 citations, including 3 serious and 1 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Apex Tile LLC come to $53,782. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(a)(1)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1)

  1×

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

• Respiratory protection

  29 CFR 1910.134(b)(5)

  1×

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

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(b)(6)

  1×

  Workers exposed to falls of 6 feet or more were not protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(3)

  1×

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

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(b)(10)

  1×

  Workers were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions on the job.

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(b)(4)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. February 15, 2025

   3 violations cited (1 serious).

2. May 1, 2024

   4 violations cited (2 serious, 1 willful).

3. October 27, 2023

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$90,431

Current

$53,782

Reduced after settlement

$36,649 (41%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Apex Tile LLC safe to hire?

Apex Tile LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (7 citations). This includes 1 willful 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 Tile LLC have?

Apex Tile LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 3 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Apex Tile LLC cited for?

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

How much has Apex Tile LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Apex Tile LLC has been assessed $53,782 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Apex Tile LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Apex Tile LLC on record was on February 15, 2025.

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.