Establishment profile
JOLA AND SOPP EXCAVATING, INC.
SHARON STREET AND MONROE AVENUE EAST, BUHL, MN, 55713
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
JOLA AND SOPP EXCAVATING, INC. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $1,181 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 963 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
JOLA AND SOPP 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
40% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $1,181 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 2 | 2 | $731 | Oct 1992 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1053 B01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
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 in NAICS 2371 within MN. Peer group: 963 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for JOLA AND SOPP 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 JOLA AND SOPP 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 1996 | HEAD,VEHICLE IN GEAR,WORK RULES,CONSTRUCTION,DRAGGED,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,BULLDOZER,DOZER BLADE,RUN OVERFatality | 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 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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 JOLA AND SOPP EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for JOLA AND SOPP 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 JOLA AND SOPP 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. 10 citations · 2S&S · $1,032 proposed / $1,032 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8665448 | Screening Plant St Louis, MN | Jul 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 6552594 | Screening Plant St Louis, MN | Sep 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8665449 | Screening Plant St Louis, MN | Jul 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8744184 | Screening Plant St Louis, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744183 | Screening Plant St Louis, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744182 | Screening Plant St Louis, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744181 | Screening Plant St Louis, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6553774 | Screening Plant St Louis, MN | Mar 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552595 | Screening Plant St Louis, MN | Sep 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6552593 | Screening Plant St Louis, MN | Sep 2010 | — | 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 JOLA AND SOPP 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 JOLA AND SOPP EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for JOLA AND SOPP 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 JOLA AND SOPP EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-06-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-05-10 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $450 | |
| 1996-12-02 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-08-25 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $731 |
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 JOLA AND SOPP 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 JOLA AND SOPP EXCAVATING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- JOLA AND SOPP EXCAVATING, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $1,181 in total penalties.
- How does JOLA AND SOPP EXCAVATING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- JOLA AND SOPP 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.
- Has JOLA AND SOPP EXCAVATING, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving JOLA AND SOPP EXCAVATING, INC..