Establishment profile
K & E EXCAVATING INC
100 BLOCK MATHIAS RD, MOLALLA, OR, 97038
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
K & E EXCAVATING INC has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 19 years of recorded history, with $175 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 60th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,775 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
K & E 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, 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $175 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 C02 | 1 | 1 | $175 | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 2389 within OR. Peer group: 1,775 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for K & E 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 K & E EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 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 K & E EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in OR — for K & E 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 K & E 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. 45 citations · 6S&S · 14 contractor · $12,014 proposed / $12,013 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9611419 | Durkee Cement Plant Baker, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,018 | $4,018 |
| 9504741 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Jul 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,166 | $1,166 |
| 9504739 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Jul 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,166 | $1,166 |
| 9611090 | Durkee Cement Plant Baker, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | May 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $487 | $487 |
| 8790750 | Plant #1 Marion, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Jan 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $270 | $270 |
| 9617901 | Portable 1 Deschutes, OR | Apr 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $159 | $159 |
| 6722145 | Portable 1 Deschutes, OR | May 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $155 | $155 |
| 9891499 | Portable 3 Deschutes, OR | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 8604135 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $146 |
| 8604134 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 8877367 | Portable 2 Deschutes, OR | Oct 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 8877366 | Portable 2 Deschutes, OR | Oct 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 8877365 | Portable 1 Deschutes, OR | Oct 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 6722676 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Jul 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 6722146 | Portable 1 Deschutes, OR | May 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 8568501 | Portable 1 Deschutes, OR | Apr 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 8568500 | Portable 1 Deschutes, OR | Apr 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9617715 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Jun 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9617131 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Feb 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9617130 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Feb 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9612432 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9612431 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9612430 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9611093 | Durkee Cement Plant Baker, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | May 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9611092 | Durkee Cement Plant Baker, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | May 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9501495 | Bonnanza Baker, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Oct 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9611002 | Bonnanza Baker, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Oct 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9504740 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Jul 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9504738 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Jul 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9611001 | Bonnanza Baker, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Jul 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9501500 | Bonnanza Baker, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Apr 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9504102 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Mar 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9504101 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Mar 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9439900 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Mar 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9501330 | Bonnanza Baker, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Oct 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9376825 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Apr 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9376824 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Apr 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9376823 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Apr 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8993662 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Aug 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8993661 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Aug 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8790751 | Plant #1 Marion, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Jan 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8790749 | Plant #1 Marion, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Jan 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8790716 | Plant #2 Lane, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 5100567 | K & E Rock Products Marion, OR | Aug 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | — | — |
| 9611418 | Durkee Cement Plant Baker, OR contractor: K & E Excavating Inc. | Jun 2021 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 K & E 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 K & E EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for K & E EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-29 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $175 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on K & E EXCAVATING 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is K & E EXCAVATING INC's OSHA violation history?
- K & E EXCAVATING INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $175 in total penalties.
- How does K & E EXCAVATING INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- K & E EXCAVATING INC operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.