Establishment profile
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC.
JOBSITE ON HWY 11, GARRETSON, SD, 57030
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 7 years of recorded history, with $3,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 30th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 129 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 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, 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $3,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0200 G02 | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2019 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 2389 within SD. Peer group: 129 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 1.
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 →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
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 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 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 →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-25 | Planned | 1 | — | $3,000 |
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 FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, 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 FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $3,000 in total penalties.
- How does FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- FIRST RATE EXCAVATE, INC. operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.