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K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC.

6327 TOWER AVENUE, SUPERIOR, WI, 54880
484110General Freight Trucking, Local

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OSHA inspections
3
over 5 years
Violations
3
$4,754 in penalties
Penalties
$4,754
$1,585 avg
Accident investigations on record
1 fatality · 2 OSHA follow-ups

Summary

K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC. has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 5 years of recorded history, with $4,754 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 144 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 90th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.

Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
3
0.6 / yr · last 5 yrs
Violations
3
0.6 / yr
Penalties
$4,754
$1,585 avg / violation
33% serious67% other
Inspection trigger · follow-up
2 of 3

33% 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $4,754 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 1910.0147 C0111$4,096Feb 2021Feb 2021
29 CFR 1903.0019 C0111$329Aug 2021Aug 2021
29 CFR 1903.0019 D0111$329Aug 2021Aug 2021

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

64th

Above average violations in NAICS 4841 within WI. Peer group: 144 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
84th
peer median: $614
Inspection frequency
90th
peer median: 1

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
3.2
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
2.5
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
Not in OSHA ITA

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

Follow-up
2

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. KIMMES 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.

DateEventInjuriesHospitalizedFatalities
Sep 8, 2020Brake,Chest,Compressor,Crushed,Dump Truck,Leg,Run Over,Skull,TorsoFatality11

Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
4 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration

Labor relations (NLRB)

No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for K. KIMMES 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. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency

Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)

DOT number
2173607
Operation
A

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2022-04-21Follow-up0$0
2021-10-06Follow-up0$0
2020-09-09Fatality/Catastrophe31$4,754

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 K. KIMMES 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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Frequently asked

What is K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $4,754 in total penalties.
How does K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC. operates in the general freight trucking, local industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.2.
Has K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving K. KIMMES EXCAVATING, INC..