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A-1 Excavating INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A-1 Excavating INC ranks #61,977 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,930
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,977
of 99,447 penalized employers

A-1 Excavating INC in Duluth, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,930. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A-1 Excavating INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,977 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Advanced Environmental Service in Jackson, WY is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#61,977
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How A-1 Excavating INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows A-1 Excavating INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,930 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is A-1 Excavating INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPLAZA AZTECA WYOMISS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8G AND G ROOFING CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEWVILLE MASONRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16KENYON PLASTERING OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DRA ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LORICE ENTERPRISE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C&E REMODELING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MOAN CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTEGRITY ROOFING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JCM ROOFING CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF SPRING LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DIEGO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BEST ROOFING SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MC & O CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SWEET LOU CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12OLD DOMINION GROUP I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCW ACQUISITION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GED BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN METAL ROOFS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KWAN WO IRONWORKS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20A-1 Excavating INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
A-1 Excavating INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

A-1 Excavating INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: A-1 Excavating INC is the #19,182 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($3,930).

How A-1 Excavating INC Compares

A-1 Excavating INC's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-10

Last Inspection

2013-05-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,965

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,965 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$3,930

Penalty Reduction

6.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $270 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How A-1 Excavating INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A-1 Excavating INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $3,930 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,965 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for A-1 Excavating INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,930 here).

River City Roofing & Remodeling, INC. $3,930 TX T Construction LLC $3,929 TX Aleyda Trevino $3,932 TX Daniel Perez $3,932 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Plaza Azteca Wyomissing, INC. 2 insp. Reading, PA G and G Roofing Construction INC. 2 insp. Melbourne, FL Newville Masonry LLC 2 insp. Lakewood Ranch, FL Kenyon Plastering of Southern California INC 2 insp. San Diego, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

River City Roofing & Remodeling, INC.
Rockport, TX
2 inspections $3,930
T Construction LLC
Galveston, TX
2 inspections $3,929
Omni Direct Communications of Texas, Inc.
Arlington, TX
0 inspections $0
Advanced Environmental Service
Jackson, WY
0 inspections $0
Aleyda Trevino
Corpus Christi, TX
2 inspections $3,932

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A-1 Excavating INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A-1 Excavating INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does A-1 Excavating INC have? ▼
A-1 Excavating INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,930.
How many OSHA inspections has A-1 Excavating INC had? ▼
A-1 Excavating INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-10 and the most recent on 2013-05-28. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A-1 Excavating INC? ▼
A-1 Excavating INC has been assessed $3,930 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 6.4% reduction).
Does A-1 Excavating INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A-1 Excavating INC has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does A-1 Excavating INC operate in? ▼
A-1 Excavating INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does A-1 Excavating INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, A-1 Excavating INC ranks #61,977 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does A-1 Excavating INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A-1 Excavating INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,930 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Advanced Environmental Service in Jackson, WY is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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