Establishment profile
GERKE EXCAVATING, INC.
INTERSECTION OF 23RD ST & LA CROSSE ST, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
GERKE EXCAVATING, INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 2 inspections over 3 years of recorded history, with $671 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 37th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 773 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 80th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GERKE 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
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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $671 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.1153 G01 | 1 | 1 | $671 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 |
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 2371 within WI. Peer group: 773 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 GERKE EXCAVATING, 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 GERKE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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 GERKE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WI — for GERKE 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 GERKE 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. 100 citations · 29S&S · 37 contractor · $21,766 proposed / $20,967 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8896526 | HC Augusta LLC Eau Claire, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,361 | $2,361 |
| 8736163 | Portage Plant Columbia, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| 9380156 | HC Whitehall LLC Trempealeau, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | May 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,211 | $1,211 |
| 8896632 | Smart Sand Blair LLC Trempealeau, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Dec 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,203 | $500 |
| 6564439 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Aug 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 6564791 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Nov 2012 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 6564626 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 6564624 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 8853814 | Smart Sand Blair LLC Trempealeau, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Sep 2016 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $380 | $380 |
| 8849898 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 9691138 | Gerke Plant #4 Monroe, WI | Jan 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 8956162 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 9690058 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Nov 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $321 | $321 |
| 8957934 | Gerke Plant #7 Monroe, WI | Oct 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 6564028 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8736144 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Mar 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $267 | $267 |
| 6491604 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8896761 | HC Whitehall LLC Trempealeau, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Mar 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6491481 | Gerke Plant #24-Metso Track Crusher Monroe, WI | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8853911 | HC Augusta LLC Eau Claire, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $204 | $204 |
| 8853910 | HC Augusta LLC Eau Claire, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $204 | $204 |
| 8670979 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $202 | $202 |
| 8741930 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Apr 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $176 | $100 |
| 6497933 | HC Augusta LLC Eau Claire, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 8896152 | Gerke Plant #3 Monroe, WI | Oct 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8896151 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Oct 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8736177 | Gerke Plant #7 Monroe, WI | Jul 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8736153 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | May 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8736152 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | May 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8736145 | Plant # 21 Monroe, WI | Mar 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8736143 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Mar 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8736142 | Gerke Plant #6 Monroe, WI | Mar 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8736128 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9621889 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Aug 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $148 | $148 |
| 9691186 | Gerke Plant #3 Monroe, WI | Jun 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9691185 | Gerke Plant #3 Monroe, WI | Jun 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9691137 | Gerke Plant #6 Monroe, WI | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9691136 | Gerke Plant #6 Monroe, WI | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9691117 | Gerke Plant #2 Monroe, WI | Nov 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9691116 | Gerke Plant #2 Monroe, WI | Nov 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9690119 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9690073 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9690071 | Gerke Plant #6 Monroe, WI | Dec 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 8670974 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $139 | $139 |
| 8849848 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 9690059 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Nov 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9621906 | Gerke Plant #3 Monroe, WI | Sep 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 8670978 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8670977 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8670973 | Gerke Plant #2 Monroe, WI | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8670960 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8670959 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | Apr 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8670945 | Gerke Plant #3 Monroe, WI | Mar 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 8670944 | Gerke Plant #3 Monroe, WI | Mar 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9449725 | HC Whitehall LLC Trempealeau, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Dec 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 6190462 | Gerke Plant #4 Monroe, WI | Dec 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 8670899 | Gerke Plant #7 Monroe, WI | Nov 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8956163 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8956128 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | Dec 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8956127 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | Dec 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8956121 | Gerke Plant #6 Monroe, WI | Nov 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9444283 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | Aug 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9444282 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | Aug 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9444216 | Gerke Plant #6 Monroe, WI | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8747942 | HC Whitehall LLC Trempealeau, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8957994 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | Apr 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8957993 | Gerke Plant #4 Monroe, WI | Apr 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8957992 | Gerke Plant #4 Monroe, WI | Apr 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8957933 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Oct 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9386059 | Gerke Plant #7 Monroe, WI | Aug 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9386047 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9386046 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9386035 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | Jun 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9380190 | HC Whitehall LLC Trempealeau, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | May 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9386002 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | May 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8892027 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Mar 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8945579 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Feb 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8956534 | Gerke Plant #2 Monroe, WI | Nov 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8956533 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 6491492 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Nov 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8945524 | Gerke Plant #4 Monroe, WI | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8945523 | Gerke Plant #4 Monroe, WI | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8944543 | Gerke Plant #5 Monroe, WI | May 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8944542 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8853912 | HC Augusta LLC Eau Claire, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8944503 | Gerke Plant #2 Monroe, WI | Dec 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8944488 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Nov 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8944487 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Nov 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8944486 | Gerke Plant #1 Monroe, WI | Nov 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8840583 | HC Augusta LLC Eau Claire, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Sep 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8741967 | Gerke Plant #3 Monroe, WI | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6497911 | HC Augusta LLC Eau Claire, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Mar 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6491483 | Gerke Plant #24-Metso Track Crusher Monroe, WI | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8849183 | Gerke Plant #3 Monroe, WI | Mar 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8896746 | Smart Sand Blair LLC Trempealeau, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Mar 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8853010 | HC Whitehall LLC Trempealeau, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Aug 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8853009 | HC Whitehall LLC Trempealeau, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Aug 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8840489 | HC Augusta LLC Eau Claire, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Aug 2015 | — | No | NoNegligence | $100 | $80 |
| 8840449 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Mar 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8840448 | HC Wyeville Mine Monroe, WI contractor: Gerke Excavating, Inc. | Mar 2015 | — | 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 GERKE 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 GERKE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GERKE 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 GERKE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-06 | Complaint | 1 | — | $671 | |
| 2023-04-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
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 GERKE 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 GERKE EXCAVATING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GERKE EXCAVATING, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $671.3 in total penalties.
- How does GERKE EXCAVATING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GERKE EXCAVATING, INC. operates in the water and sewer line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.