Southfork Drywall LLC

Overview

Southfork Drywall LLC, a specialty trade contractor, in Springfield, WA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 6 citations, including 2 serious and 3 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Southfork Drywall LLC come to $42,677. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(c)(14)

  1×

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

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(d)(3)

  1×

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

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(d)(4)

  1×

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

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(d)(13)

  1×

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

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(d)(13)

  1×

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

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(c)(15)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. April 27, 2025

   No violations cited.

2. February 23, 2025

   2 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

3. April 7, 2020

   4 violations cited (1 serious, 2 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$67,612

Current

$42,677

Reduced after settlement

$24,935 (37%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Southfork Drywall LLC safe to hire?

Southfork Drywall LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (6 citations). This includes 3 willful violations. 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 Southfork Drywall LLC have?

Southfork Drywall LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 3 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Southfork Drywall LLC cited for?

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

How much has Southfork Drywall LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Southfork Drywall LLC has been assessed $42,677 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Southfork Drywall LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Southfork Drywall LLC on record was on April 27, 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.