Establishment profile
LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.
7100 HAGGERTY RD, VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MI, 48111
Operated by Lester Brothers Excavation, Inc · 1 of 4 establishments
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
EIN 382995652
Summary
LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection.
The establishment sits in the 32nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 4,279 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION 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
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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408.41523(1) | 1 | 1 | — | May 2026 | May 2026 |
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 MI. Peer group: 4,279 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 111 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 3 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MI — for Lester Brothers Excavation, 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 Lester Brothers Excavation, 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. 92 citations · 23S&S · $11,170 proposed / $11,024 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6504699 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8953112 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Oct 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $311 | $311 |
| 8953228 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jun 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $311 | $311 |
| 8673118 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $293 | $293 |
| 6504703 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6504702 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6179529 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Sep 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $193 | $193 |
| 9693800 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | May 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9693799 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | May 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9693798 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | May 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9693358 | Coon Hill Jackson, MI | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9693357 | Coon Hill Jackson, MI | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9692393 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Aug 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9692392 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Aug 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9692391 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Aug 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6179530 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Sep 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9692013 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Apr 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9623010 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | May 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9623009 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | May 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9623008 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | May 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 8841372 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | May 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9388166 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jun 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 6151441 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 6151435 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8953705 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8953704 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8953703 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8953113 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Oct 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8884299 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6504993 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6178398 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6410632 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8952331 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8952330 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 6179510 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 6562723 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6561164 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6505000 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504999 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504998 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504997 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | 109(a) | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504996 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504995 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504994 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6178400 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6178399 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6178241 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6178233 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673112 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673117 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673116 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673115 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673114 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673113 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673111 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6562725 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Aug 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6562724 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Aug 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6562722 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Aug 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504701 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504700 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504698 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504697 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504696 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504695 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6410572 | CALLS PIT Jackson, MI | Apr 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6410633 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6410631 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6410630 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6410629 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6410628 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6410627 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6409208 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6409207 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6409206 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6409205 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6409204 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6151434 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $98 | $98 |
| 6179744 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Dec 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $84 | $84 |
| 6179162 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Sep 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $84 | $84 |
| 6151437 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $72 | $72 |
| 6179745 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Dec 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6179512 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6179511 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Aug 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6151316 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | May 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6151444 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6151443 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6151442 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | — |
| 6151440 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $34 |
| 6151439 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6151438 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6151436 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6179528 | 29 Mile Road Pit Jackson, MI | Sep 2006 | — | 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 LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION 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 LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC. is one of 4 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Lester Brothers Excavation, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Lester Brothers Excavation, Inc across all 4 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in site preparation contractors within MI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- DAN'S EXCAVATING, INC.BELLEVILLE — 3 federal enforcement records
- ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER, INC.TRAVERSE CITY — 3 federal enforcement records
- DAN'S EXCAVATING, INC.BRIGHTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- BULLARD CORIVERVIEW — 3 federal enforcement records
- HOMRICH INC.MONROE — 3 federal enforcement records
- CHAMPAGNE & MARX EXCAVATINGMONTROSE — 3 federal enforcement records
- BILL NEUENS ENTERPRISES INCIRON MOUNTAIN — 3 federal enforcement records
- BIERLEIN CODEARBORN — 3 federal enforcement records
- B & V CONSTRUCTION INCHIGHLAND PARK — 3 federal enforcement records
- DANS EXCAVATING INCRIVERVIEW — 3 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Lester Brothers Excavation, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.EATON RAPIDS, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.JACKSON, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATING INCJACKSON, MI — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Lester Brothers Excavation, Inc locationsParent rollup
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Lester Brothers Excavation, Inc, which operates 4 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $0 in total penalties.
- How does LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC. operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5. LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 3.38 compared to an industry average of 1.