Establishment profile
SCHLICHTING & SONS EXCAVATING INC.
GENOA RD $ RT. 20, BELVIDERE, IL, 61008
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
SCHLICHTING & SONS EXCAVATING INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 3 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $3,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 33rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,376 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SCHLICHTING & SONS 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
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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $3,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Jul 2003 | Jul 2003 |
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 2371 within IL. Peer group: 2,376 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SCHLICHTING & SONS 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 SCHLICHTING & SONS EXCAVATING INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 SCHLICHTING & SONS EXCAVATING INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IL — for SCHLICHTING & SONS 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 SCHLICHTING & SONS 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. 52 citations · 3S&S · 10 contractor · $3,942 proposed / $3,942 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6406393 | Rockton Rock Quarry Winnebago, IL contractor: Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6183410 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 6406394 | Rockton Rock Quarry Winnebago, IL contractor: Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406392 | Rockton Rock Quarry Winnebago, IL contractor: Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406391 | Rockton Rock Quarry Winnebago, IL contractor: Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406390 | Rockton Rock Quarry Winnebago, IL contractor: Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc. | Apr 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498271 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Aug 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6404514 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Jan 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6404513 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6186718 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Sep 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6186717 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Aug 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6186716 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Aug 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6142199 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Aug 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6142198 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Aug 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6142197 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Aug 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6142196 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Aug 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6142195 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Aug 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6185870 | Rockton Rock Quarry Winnebago, IL contractor: Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc. | Nov 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6185869 | Rockton Rock Quarry Winnebago, IL contractor: Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc. | Nov 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183571 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183570 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183569 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183568 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183567 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183396 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183395 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Sep 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183394 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183393 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Sep 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183392 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183391 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183390 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183414 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183413 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6162540 | Rockton Rock Quarry Winnebago, IL contractor: Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6162539 | Rockton Rock Quarry Winnebago, IL contractor: Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6162538 | Rockton Rock Quarry Winnebago, IL contractor: Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc. | Oct 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6162334 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Sep 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6162221 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Jan 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6162220 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Jan 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6160173 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6160172 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6160049 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6160048 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6160047 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6160046 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6160045 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Dec 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6143430 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Apr 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6143429 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Apr 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7830348 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7830347 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7830346 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7830345 | Schlichting State Street Quarry Boone, IL | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
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 SCHLICHTING & SONS 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 SCHLICHTING & SONS EXCAVATING INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SCHLICHTING & SONS 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 SCHLICHTING & SONS EXCAVATING INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-11-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-07-11 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | |
| 1999-09-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
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 SCHLICHTING & SONS 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 SCHLICHTING & SONS EXCAVATING INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- SCHLICHTING & SONS EXCAVATING INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $3,000 in total penalties.
- How does SCHLICHTING & SONS EXCAVATING INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- SCHLICHTING & SONS 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.