Vanguard Masonry LLC

Overview

Vanguard Masonry LLC, a foundation/structure contractor, in Franklin, VT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 7 citations, including 2 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Vanguard Masonry LLC come to $67,661. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Construction safety standard (29 CFR 1926)

  29 CFR 1926.150(c)(12)

  1×

  A construction industry safety standard was violated.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(10)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(a)(12)

  1×

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

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(b)(7)

  1×

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

• Machine guarding

  29 CFR 1910.212(a)(7)

  1×

  Machinery with hazardous moving parts lacked required guards.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(b)(12)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

• General industry safety standard (29 CFR 1910)

  29 CFR 1910.151(a)(14)

  1×

  A general industry safety standard was violated.

Inspection timeline

1. April 8, 2024

   3 violations cited.

2. April 12, 2022

   No violations cited.

3. July 12, 2021

   4 violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$97,655

Current

$67,661

Reduced after settlement

$29,994 (31%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Vanguard Masonry LLC safe to hire?

Vanguard Masonry LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (7 citations). This includes 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 Masonry LLC have?

Vanguard Masonry LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 2 as repeat.

What was Vanguard Masonry LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Vanguard Masonry 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 Masonry LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Vanguard Masonry LLC has been assessed $67,661 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Vanguard Masonry LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Vanguard Masonry LLC on record was on April 8, 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.