Summary
E-Z EXCAVATING INC. has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $1,180 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 25,051 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 86th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 30 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
E-Z EXCAVATING INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% 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. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $1,180 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 1 | 1 | $640 | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0021 B02 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 C02 | 1 | 1 | $180 | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 D02 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 D03 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0059 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0059 H02 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A09 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers. Peer group: 25,051 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for E-Z 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 E-Z 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 29, 1996 | HEART,HEART ATTACK,CONSTRUCTIONFatality | 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 30+ years. Most recent activity: 30 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 E-Z EXCAVATING INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CO — for E-Z 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 E-Z 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. 2 citations · 2 contractor · $120 proposed / $120 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6315510 | Carbon Valley Resource Weld, CO contractor: E-Z Excavating Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6315509 | Carbon Valley Resource Weld, CO contractor: E-Z Excavating Inc | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for E-Z EXCAVATING INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 E-Z EXCAVATING INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for E-Z EXCAVATING INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for E-Z EXCAVATING INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-30 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-06-01 | Complaint | 10 | 5 | $1,180 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on E-Z 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is E-Z EXCAVATING INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- E-Z EXCAVATING INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $1,180 in total penalties.
- Has E-Z EXCAVATING INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving E-Z EXCAVATING INC..