Vanguard Drywall LLC

Overview

Vanguard Drywall LLC, a framing contractor, in Albany, NY has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2022. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 2 serious violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Vanguard Drywall LLC come to $41,620. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(c)(13)

  1×

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

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(d)(15)

  1×

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

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(d)(2)

  1×

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

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(d)(7)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. May 16, 2024

   No violations cited.

2. October 23, 2023

   3 violations cited (2 serious).

3. June 6, 2022

   1 violation cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$75,480

Current

$41,620

Reduced after settlement

$33,860 (45%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Vanguard Drywall LLC safe to hire?

Vanguard Drywall LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (4 citations). 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 Drywall LLC have?

Vanguard Drywall LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Vanguard Drywall LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Vanguard Drywall LLC relates to safety training and education. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Vanguard Drywall LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Vanguard Drywall LLC has been assessed $41,620 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Vanguard Drywall LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Vanguard Drywall LLC on record was on May 16, 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.