Vanguard Construction LLC

Overview

Vanguard Construction LLC, a water & sewer line contractor, in Madison, IL has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 9 citations, including 3 willful and 2 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Vanguard Construction LLC come to $98,972. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(a)(14)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(a)(3)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(a)(5)

  1×

  Scaffolding was not built, used, or maintained safely — issues like missing planks, weak supports, or no guardrails.

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(b)(3)

  1×

  A specific type of scaffold (tube-and-coupler, fabricated frame, etc.) did not meet its safety requirements.

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(a)(12)

  1×

  Energy isolation procedures for servicing machines were not established or followed.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(10)

  1×

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

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(c)(15)

  1×

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

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(c)(13)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

Inspection timeline

1. February 10, 2024

   2 violations cited (1 willful).

2. August 24, 2023

   4 violations cited (2 willful).

3. May 14, 2021

   3 violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$142,788

Current

$98,972

Reduced after settlement

$43,816 (31%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Vanguard Construction LLC safe to hire?

Vanguard Construction LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (9 citations). This includes 3 willful violations and 2 repeat 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 Vanguard Construction LLC have?

Vanguard Construction LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 3 as willful, and 2 as repeat.

What was Vanguard Construction LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Vanguard Construction LLC relates to construction safety standard (29 cfr 1926). SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Vanguard Construction LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Vanguard Construction LLC has been assessed $98,972 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Vanguard Construction LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Vanguard Construction LLC on record was on February 10, 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.