Establishment profile
FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.
AMOCO TANK FARM, HWY 231 AND 12TH AVE, MOORHEAD, MN, 56560
Summary
FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC. has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 34 years of recorded history, with $33,324 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 43,050 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 34 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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. 6 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $33,324 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 2 | 1 | $14,400 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 J02 | 2 | 1 | $9,024 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 C02 | 1 | 1 | $4,128 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K01 | 1 | 1 | $4,128 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | $1,032 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0020 B01 | 1 | 1 | $612 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
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: 43,050 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FERGUSON BROTHERS 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 FERGUSON BROTHERS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 1991 | SHOULDER,CONSTRUCTION,TRENCH,BURIED,CAVE-IN,CONTUSIONFatality | 2 | 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 34+ years. Most recent activity: 34 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 FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for FERGUSON BROTHERS 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 FERGUSON BROTHERS 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. 19 citations · 3S&S · 19 contractor · $2,539 proposed / $2,539 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9384329 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Sep 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 8946897 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #5 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Sep 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $280 | $280 |
| 9384918 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #3 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Jun 2019 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $132 | $132 |
| 9384919 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Jun 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9384330 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Sep 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9381426 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #5 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Aug 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9381425 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #4 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Aug 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8947284 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Sep 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8947283 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Sep 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8946899 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #4 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Sep 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8946898 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #5 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Sep 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8950590 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #2 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Aug 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8950589 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #2 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Aug 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8889747 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #3 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Aug 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8889708 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #5 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Jul 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8889707 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. #5 Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Jul 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8889674 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Jun 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8889673 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Jun 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8847059 | Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing, Inc. Douglas, MN contractor: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. | Jun 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FERGUSON BROTHERS 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 FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FERGUSON BROTHERS 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 FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-09-26 | Accident | 8 | 4 | $33,324 |
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 FERGUSON BROTHERS 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 FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 8 violations and $33,324 in total penalties.
- Has FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC..