Establishment profile
INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC.
2303 CHESTER AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44115
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 2 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $375 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 34th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,117 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, 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 · $375 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 E02 I | 1 | 1 | $375 | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
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 OH. Peer group: 2,117 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 INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in OH — for INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE 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. 57 citations · 13S&S · 38 contractor · $9,355 proposed / $9,355 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6145249 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $800 | $800 |
| 6145246 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $800 | $800 |
| 6145245 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $800 | $800 |
| 6145239 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $750 | $750 |
| 6145240 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $600 | $600 |
| 6148716 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Apr 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 6148297 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Aug 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 6145248 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $300 | $300 |
| 6145252 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $297 | $297 |
| 6145250 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $264 | $264 |
| 6145242 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $248 | $248 |
| 6148721 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Apr 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $203 | $203 |
| 6148717 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Apr 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $203 | $203 |
| 8704506 | Petersburg Mahoning, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 8796747 | Morton Salt Fairport Mine Lake, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6166209 | Cargill Deicing Solutions-Cleveland Mn Cuyahoga, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Feb 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8802439 | Morton Salt Fairport Mine Lake, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Aug 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8804236 | #9896 Portable 28x54 Pioneer Jaw Crusher Wayne, OH | Nov 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8802438 | Morton Salt Fairport Mine Lake, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8802437 | Morton Salt Fairport Mine Lake, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8704353 | CAREY PLANT Wyandot, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8704352 | CAREY PLANT Wyandot, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8704351 | CAREY PLANT Wyandot, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8704350 | CAREY PLANT Wyandot, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8704505 | Petersburg Mahoning, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8704504 | Petersburg Mahoning, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8704503 | Petersburg Mahoning, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6401119 | Petersburg Mahoning, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6401118 | Petersburg Mahoning, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6401117 | Petersburg Mahoning, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6401116 | Petersburg Mahoning, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6168989 | Shalersville North Plant Portage, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6145994 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Jul 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $90 | $90 |
| 6147001 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Jul 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $66 | $66 |
| 6145998 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Jul 2002 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $66 | $66 |
| 6145996 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Jul 2002 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $66 | $66 |
| 6167655 | Cargill Deicing Solutions-Cleveland Mn Cuyahoga, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6148722 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Apr 2004 | — | No | HighNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6148720 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6148719 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6148718 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6166210 | Cargill Deicing Solutions-Cleveland Mn Cuyahoga, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Feb 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6166208 | Cargill Deicing Solutions-Cleveland Mn Cuyahoga, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Feb 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6148298 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Aug 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6146000 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145999 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Jul 2002 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145997 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Jul 2002 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145995 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145993 | Kellstone Ottawa, OH | Jul 2002 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145254 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145253 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145251 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145247 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145244 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145243 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145241 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145238 | Kelleys Island Erie, OH contractor: Independence Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
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)
Company-level in OH — for INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-CA-253051 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2019 | May 2020 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-120431 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2014 | Feb 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-111399 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2013 | Jun 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-07 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-12-01 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $375 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- CENTRAL ALLIED ENTERPRISES INC.CANTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- TRUCCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.COLUMBUS — 3 federal enforcement records
- BOONE COLEMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.PORTSMOUTH — 3 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $375 in total penalties.
- How does INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC. operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.