Reliable Drywall LLC

Overview

Reliable Drywall LLC, a glass & glazing contractor, in Springfield, VA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 9 citations, including 4 willful and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Reliable Drywall LLC come to $85,038. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(b)(8)

  1×

  Aerial lift use violated safety rules — for example, no body harness, exceeding load limits, or unsafe positioning.

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(b)(5)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(a)(11)

  1×

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

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(a)(9)

  1×

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

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(c)(5)

  1×

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

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(c)(8)

  1×

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

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(14)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. September 3, 2025

   2 violations cited (1 willful).

2. March 10, 2025

   4 violations cited (2 willful). 1 accident reported.

3. May 24, 2021

   3 violations cited (1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$144,978

Current

$85,038

Reduced after settlement

$59,940 (41%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Reliable Drywall LLC safe to hire?

Reliable Drywall LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (9 citations). This includes 4 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 Reliable Drywall LLC have?

Reliable Drywall LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 4 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Reliable Drywall LLC cited for?

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

How much has Reliable Drywall LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Reliable Drywall LLC has been assessed $85,038 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Reliable Drywall LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Reliable Drywall LLC on record was on September 3, 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.