Establishment profile
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC.
3220 BLUE GRASS COURT, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57102
Summary
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC. has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $2,640 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 5,844 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 27 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $2,640 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0021 B02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 A | 1 | 1 | $210 | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 B | 1 | 1 | $180 | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 J02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 H | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A09 II | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0650 E | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 I01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 E | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
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: 5,844 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, 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 FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 27+ years. Most recent activity: 27 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 FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in SD — for FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, 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 FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, 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. 100 citations · 24S&S · $15,387 proposed / $15,379 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5113565 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | May 2026 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $592 | $592 |
| 8936616 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 9304970 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 9305102 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Oct 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $280 | $280 |
| 8751027 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Nov 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 6588720 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Nov 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 9699861 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Dec 2024 | — | No | HighNegligence | $245 | $245 |
| 8932976 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8936620 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8936619 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8936618 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8936617 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6589110 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Apr 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6589109 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Apr 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6589108 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Apr 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7935869 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Feb 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $201 | $201 |
| 5113567 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | May 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5113566 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | May 2026 | — | No | HighNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5113537 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5113510 | First Rate Portable 6 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5113503 | First Rate Portable 5 Minnehaha, SD | Dec 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5113502 | First Rate Portable 5 Minnehaha, SD | Dec 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5113501 | First Rate Portable 5 Minnehaha, SD | Dec 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5113850 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Aug 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5114004 | First Rate Portable 6 Minnehaha, SD | May 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9698961 | First Rate Portable 5 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9698960 | First Rate Portable 5 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9698959 | First Rate Portable 5 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9698958 | First Rate Portable 5 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9698957 | First Rate Portable 5 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9699722 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Feb 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9699721 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Feb 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9698931 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9698930 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9698929 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9699862 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Dec 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9698447 | First Rate Portable 5 Minnehaha, SD | Feb 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9628950 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Apr 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9628949 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Apr 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9628948 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Apr 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9628513 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9396561 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Sep 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 9489978 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Nov 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9489970 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Oct 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9628217 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Aug 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9628216 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Aug 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9489476 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Mar 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9489475 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Mar 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9489075 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Dec 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9489074 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Dec 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9488303 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9488302 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8746800 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9449147 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9449146 | First Rate Portable 4 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8746779 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Nov 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9483121 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9483120 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9483119 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9449030 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Feb 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9449028 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Feb 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9449027 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Feb 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9396560 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Sep 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9482417 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9482309 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9396267 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9396266 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | May 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9396813 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9396812 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9396811 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9305433 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Jun 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9305432 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Jun 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9305431 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Jun 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9305430 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Jun 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9305199 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9305198 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9305197 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9304973 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9304972 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9304971 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Jan 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8751025 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Nov 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8751024 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Nov 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 9305104 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9305103 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941699 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941698 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941697 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941696 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941695 | First Rate Excavate Portable 2 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941694 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Mar 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941529 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8763495 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8750641 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $100 |
| 8932977 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8932975 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8932974 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8932973 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8932972 | First Rate Excavate Portable 1 Minnehaha, SD | Mar 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8932907 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Oct 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8932906 | First Rate Excavate Portable 3 Douglas, SD | Oct 2015 | — | 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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, 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 FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-08 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $2,250 | |
| 1999-06-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-09-27 | Referral | 7 | 3 | $390 |
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 FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $2,640 in total penalties.