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APEX PLUMBING INC
$8,498
penalties
10
viol.
5
insp.

APEX PLUMBING INC

2571 NIAGARA ST, DENVER, CO 80207NAICS 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Inspections
5
Sep 2006 to Apr 2015 · 5 safety, 0 health
Violations
10
across 5 inspections
Penalties on record
$8,498
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 7Willful 0Repeat 1Other 2

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Inspection records

Apr 3, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340513845$00 viol.

Inspection #340513845

Dates

Opened
Apr 3, 2015
Closing Conference Date
Apr 3, 2015
Closed
Apr 28, 2015

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
20
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4546 E. Batavia Place, Denver, CO 80205
Industry
238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Feb 24, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#332800176$00 viol.

Inspection #332800176

Dates

Opened
Feb 24, 2012
Closing Conference Date
Feb 24, 2012
Closed
Feb 24, 2012

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
30
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3018 Tennyson St., Denver, CO 80212
Industry
238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Jan 25, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#331902080$2,5001 viol.

Inspection #331902080

Dates

Opened
Jan 25, 2012
Closing Conference Date
Jan 25, 2012
Contested
Apr 20, 2012
Final Order
Nov 16, 2012
Closed
Jan 22, 2013

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
3
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$21,000
Penalties on Record
$2,500
Site Address
5834 E. Montview Blvd., Denver, CO 80220
Industry
238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1926.652
Excavations - Protection of Employees
OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01
Other12$21,000$2,500Oct 4, 2012Apr 20, 2012Nov 16, 2012
Jul 3, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311905376$5,0606 viol.

Inspection #311905376

Dates

Opened
Jul 3, 2008
Closing Conference Date
Jul 3, 2008
Closed
Aug 3, 2009

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
9
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
4 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$7,800
Penalties on Record
$5,060
Site Address
1910 W. Arkansas Avenue, Denver, CO 80223
Industry
238910 Site Preparation Contractors

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.21
Safety Training and Education
OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02
Serious13$1,000$700Aug 26, 2008--
010021926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02
Serious13$1,400$980Aug 26, 2008--
010031926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 L
Serious13$1,400$980Aug 14, 2008--
02001A1926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 K01
Serious13$4,000$2,400Aug 13, 2008--
02001B1926.652
Excavations - Protection of Employees
OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01
Repeat13$0$0Aug 13, 2008--
030011926.20
General Safety and Health Provisions
OSHA citation code: 19260020 B01
Other13$0$0Sep 26, 2008--
Sep 20, 2006Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#309006963$9383 viol.

Inspection #309006963

Dates

Opened
Sep 20, 2006
Closing Conference Date
Sep 22, 2006
Closed
Oct 19, 2006

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
3
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 serious
Initial Penalties
$1,875
Penalties on Record
$938
Site Address
2571 Niagara St, Denver, CO 80207
Industry
238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 G01 I
Serious13$375$188Oct 6, 2006--
01002A1926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 K01
Serious13$1,500$750Nov 14, 2006--
01002B1926.652
Excavations - Protection of Employees
OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01
Serious13$0$0Oct 6, 2006--
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About these records

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Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements5 citations · $5,298
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees3 citations · $2,500
1926.20General Safety and Health Provisions1 citation · $0

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer2.0
Industry average2.1
Penalties per inspection
This employer$1,700
Industry average$2,540

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