Establishment profile
NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC.
EAST 9TH STREET, LIBBY, MT, 59923
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
EIN 810483596
Summary
NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC. has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 13 years of recorded history, with $2,800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 54th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 165 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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 · $2,800 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0453 B02 V | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | May 2013 | May 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0454 A | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | May 2013 | May 2013 |
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 MT. Peer group: 165 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
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 68 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 NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MT — for NOBLE 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 NOBLE 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. 42 citations · 7S&S · 5 contractor · $5,013 proposed / $4,812 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8757610 | Troy Mine Lincoln, MT contractor: Noble Excavating | Nov 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $601 | $400 |
| 8588422 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Nov 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 5050623 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Mar 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9906661 | Portable Screen #3 Lincoln, MT | Sep 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9906660 | Portable Screen #3 Lincoln, MT | Sep 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9906329 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Aug 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9906328 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9729623 | Portable #2 Lincoln, MT | Jun 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9652974 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jun 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 6271606 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | May 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 9470730 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Mar 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9308475 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9308474 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9308473 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9308472 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9308471 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9307900 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Aug 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9306801 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jun 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9306800 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jun 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8943663 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jul 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8943662 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jul 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8943661 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jul 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8757612 | Troy Mine Lincoln, MT contractor: Noble Excavating | Nov 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8757611 | Troy Mine Lincoln, MT contractor: Noble Excavating | Nov 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8757608 | Troy Mine Lincoln, MT contractor: Noble Excavating | Nov 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6450529 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jan 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8588424 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Nov 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8588423 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Nov 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6458522 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6458521 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6458520 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6458519 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6322256 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Aug 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6322255 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jul 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6322375 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jan 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6322374 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jan 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6322373 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jan 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6322372 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jan 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6322371 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jan 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6322370 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Jan 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6323086 | Portable Screen Lincoln, MT | Oct 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 8757609 | Troy Mine Lincoln, MT contractor: Noble Excavating | Nov 2012 | — | 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 NOBLE 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 NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NOBLE EXCAVATING 1860 HWY 2 S · LIBBY, MT, 59923 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jan 2004 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 237310 - HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2026-02-06. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-14 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $2,800 |
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 NOBLE 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 NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $2,800 in total penalties.
- How does NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC. operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5. NOBLE EXCAVATING, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.