Eastlake Drywall LLC

Overview

Eastlake Drywall LLC, a specialty trade contractor, in Franklin, KY has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 6 citations, including 1 serious, 3 willful, and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Eastlake Drywall LLC come to $48,904. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(d)(3)

  1×

  Workers in areas with overhead hazards were not wearing hard hats.

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(a)(7)

  1×

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

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(a)(5)

  1×

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

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(b)(10)

  1×

  Workers using scaffolds were not trained in their safe erection, use, and dismantling.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(4)

  1×

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

• Machine guarding

  29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)

  1×

  Machinery with hazardous moving parts lacked required guards.

Inspection timeline

1. June 1, 2024

   4 violations cited (2 willful).

2. August 22, 2022

   No violations cited.

3. January 17, 2021

   2 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$69,372

Current

$48,904

Reduced after settlement

$20,468 (30%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastlake Drywall LLC safe to hire?

Eastlake Drywall 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 Eastlake Drywall LLC have?

Eastlake Drywall 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 Eastlake Drywall LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Eastlake Drywall LLC relates to head protection. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Eastlake Drywall LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Eastlake Drywall LLC has been assessed $48,904 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Eastlake Drywall LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Eastlake Drywall LLC on record was on June 1, 2024.

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.