Capstone Insulation LLC

Overview

Capstone Insulation LLC, a painting & wall covering contractor, in Albany, NY has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2022. Inspectors documented 2 citations, including 1 willful and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Capstone Insulation LLC come to $29,195. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3)

  1×

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

• Machine guarding

  29 CFR 1910.212(a)(8)

  1×

  Machinery with hazardous moving parts lacked required guards.

Inspection timeline

1. November 24, 2023

   No violations cited.

2. March 6, 2022

   No violations cited.

3. February 13, 2022

   2 violations cited (1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$38,844

Current

$29,195

Reduced after settlement

$9,649 (25%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Capstone Insulation LLC safe to hire?

Capstone Insulation LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (2 citations). This includes 1 willful violation 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 Capstone Insulation LLC have?

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

What was Capstone Insulation LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Capstone Insulation LLC relates to fall protection — duty to have. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Capstone Insulation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Capstone Insulation LLC has been assessed $29,195 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Capstone Insulation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Capstone Insulation LLC on record was on November 24, 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.