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ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC

(CORNERS OF SHERMAN AND INDIANA AVE), KENDALLVILLE, IN, 46755

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OSHA inspections
1
over 32 years
Violations
6
$450 in penalties
Penalties
$450
$75 avg
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues across functions.
Accident investigations on record
1 National Emphasis Program inspections

Summary

ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 32 years of recorded history, with $450 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 72nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 59,557 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 32 years ago.

Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

ESHELMAN 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

Inspections
1
0.0 / yr · last 32 yrs
Violations
6
0.2 / yr
Penalties
$450
$75 avg / violation
17% serious83% other
Inspection trigger · planned
1 of 1

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. 6 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $450 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 1926.0651 J0211$450Apr 1994Apr 1994
29 CFR 1926.0020 B0111Apr 1994Apr 1994
29 CFR 1926.0059 F05 II11Apr 1994Apr 1994
29 CFR 1926.0152 A0111Apr 1994Apr 1994
29 CFR 1926.0152 D0411Apr 1994Apr 1994
29 CFR 1926.0651 G01 I11Apr 1994Apr 1994

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

72nd

Above average violations. Peer group: 59,557 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
80th
peer median: $0
Inspection frequency
0th
peer median: 1

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application

Inspection breakdown

Planned
1

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 ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
32 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 32+ years. Most recent activity: 32 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 ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division

Mine safety (MSHA)

Company-level in IN — for ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC, not this location alone

Violations
71
Assessed penalties
$8,758

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 ESHELMAN 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. 71 citations · 16S&S · $8,758 proposed / $8,758 paid.

CitationMineDateSectionS&SNegligenceProposedPaid
6561060
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2010YesHighNegligence$362$362
9784055
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2024YesModNegligence$357$357
5110326
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2026NoLowNegligence$151$151
5110325
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2026NoModNegligence$151$151
5110324
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2026NoLowNegligence$151$151
6497551
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Apr 2025NoLowNegligence$151$151
9784056
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2024YesModNegligence$147$147
9784054
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
9784053
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
9784052
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
9784051
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
9784050
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
9784049
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2024NoModNegligence$147$147
9447593
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2022YesModNegligence$144$144
9447590
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2022YesModNegligence$144$144
9547901
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Sep 2023YesModNegligence$143$143
9547800
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Sep 2023YesModNegligence$143$143
9547799
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Sep 2023YesModNegligence$143$143
9446915
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jun 2021YesModNegligence$136$136
9544001
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2022NoModNegligence$133$133
9447595
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2022NoModNegligence$133$133
9447594
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2022NoModNegligence$133$133
9447592
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2022NoModNegligence$133$133
9447591
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2022NoModNegligence$133$133
9446919
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jun 2021NoModNegligence$125$125
9446918
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jun 2021NoModNegligence$125$125
9446916
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jun 2021NoModNegligence$125$125
9446917
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jun 2021NoModNegligence$125$125
9443293
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2020NoHighNegligence$123$123
9443292
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2020NoHighNegligence$123$123
9443291
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2020YesModNegligence$123$123
9443290
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2020NoModNegligence$123$123
9442071
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
May 2019NoModNegligence$121$121
9442070
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
May 2019NoModNegligence$121$121
9442069
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
May 2019NoModNegligence$121$121
9442068
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
May 2019NoModNegligence$121$121
8954332
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2017NoModNegligence$116$116
8954331
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2017NoModNegligence$116$116
8954330
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2017YesModNegligence$116$116
8954329
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2017NoModNegligence$116$116
8954328
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2017NoModNegligence$116$116
6561062
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2010YesModNegligence$108$108
6561061
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2010YesModNegligence$108$108
6410565
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2010YesModNegligence$108$108
6196902
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Aug 2008YesModNegligence$108$108
8842963
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Apr 2016YesModNegligence$100$100
8842962
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Apr 2016NoModNegligence$100$100
8673800
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Nov 2013NoLowNegligence$100$100
6562533
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Nov 2013NoModNegligence$100$100
6562532
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Nov 2013NoModNegligence$100$100
8717815
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2013NoModNegligence$100$100
8717814
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2013NoModNegligence$100$100
8717813
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2013NoModNegligence$100$100
8717812
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jul 2013NoModNegligence$100$100
6561967
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
May 2012NoModNegligence$100$100
6561966
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
May 2012NoModNegligence$100$100
6561965
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
May 2012NoModNegligence$100$100
6561964
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
May 2012NoModNegligence$100$100
6561059
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2010NoModNegligence$100$100
6561058
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2010NoModNegligence$100$100
6410568
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2010NoModNegligence$100$100
6410567
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2010NoHighNegligence$100$100
6410566
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Mar 2010NoModNegligence$100$100
6196901
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Aug 2008NoModNegligence$100$100
6196000
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Dec 2007NoModNegligence$100$100
6195999
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Dec 2007NoModNegligence$100$100
6172487
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2005NoModNegligence$60$60
6172486
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2005NoLowNegligence$60$60
6172485
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Oct 2005NoModNegligence$60$60
6170660
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
Jun 2004NoModNegligence$60$60
6156615
Eshelman Sand & Gravel
Noble, IN
May 2003NoModNegligence$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 ESHELMAN 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 ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency

Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)

DOT number
523669
Operation
C

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 ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
1994-03-15Planned61$450

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ESHELMAN 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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What is ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC's OSHA violation history?
ESHELMAN EXCAVATING INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 6 violations and $450 in total penalties.