Summary
DANS EXCAVATING INC has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 31 years of recorded history, with $625 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 60th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 72,799 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 31 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DANS EXCAVATING INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $625 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4084.063603 | 1 | 1 | $625 | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4084.011501 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations. Peer group: 72,799 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DANS EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for DANS EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 1995 | CLEARANCE,WORK RULES,EQUIPMENT OPERATOR,CONSTRUCTION,BULLDOZER,DROWN,INATTENTION,WATERFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 31+ years. Most recent activity: 31 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for DANS EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MI — for DANS EXCAVATING INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other DANS EXCAVATING INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 16 citations · 3S&S · 16 contractor · $2,055 proposed / $2,055 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5110152 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6497527 | Vella Pit Washtenaw, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Feb 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9623755 | Koenig Materials, LLC Oakland, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9623754 | Koenig Materials, LLC Oakland, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9622796 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9622795 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9622794 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9622793 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9622386 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9622385 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 8952930 | Zeeb Road Washtenaw, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Dec 2018 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8716260 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Jul 2013 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8716262 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Jul 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8716261 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Jul 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673604 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673602 | Sylvania Minerals Monroe, MI contractor: Dan's Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for DANS EXCAVATING INC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other DANS EXCAVATING INC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-236610 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2019 | Mar 2019 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for DANS EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DANS EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DANS EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-04-17 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $625 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Related searches
- Employers in MIState-wide enforcement data
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DANS EXCAVATING INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
Need API access, bulk download, or licensed redistribution? The website is free. Programmatic and licensed access is handled separately.
Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DANS EXCAVATING INC's OSHA violation history?
- DANS EXCAVATING INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $625 in total penalties.
- Has DANS EXCAVATING INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving DANS EXCAVATING INC.