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Atkins Excavating INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atkins Excavating INC ranks #89,922 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$715
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,922
of 99,447 penalized employers

Atkins Excavating INC in Waynesboro, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $715. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Atkins Excavating INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,922 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Carroll Masonry L L C in Baltimore, MD is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $715 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#89,922
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Atkins Excavating INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Atkins Excavating INC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$715 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Atkins Excavating INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATLANTIC COAST UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32FLORIDA ROOFING EXPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KIEWIT GENERAL JOIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA FIRST CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VIDAL VITALES LUNA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STATION BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROBERTO DELGADO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARK PAUL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLLKOMMEN CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAPICH CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GILBANE BUILDING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROMA SCAFFOLDING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AB CONSTRUCTION GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW RELIEF ROOFING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3APEK INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOUGLASS RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERLO HOME REMODELIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ERIC A. ALLARD CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARSCHEL WRECKING, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Atkins Excavating INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Atkins Excavating INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Atkins Excavating INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Atkins Excavating INC is the #29,848 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($715).

How Atkins Excavating INC Compares

Atkins Excavating INC's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-20

Last Inspection

2011-06-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$358

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $358 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,155

Current Penalty Amount

$715

Penalty Reduction

38.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $440 from the initial assessment of $1,155. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Atkins Excavating INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $715 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $358 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($715 here).

Hinkle Roofing & Construction, INC. $715 CA Donald Holm Construction CO INC $715 MN Myers Building Systems INC $715 MD Ellsworth Electric INC $715 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Atlantic Coast Utilities, LLC, Advanced Utilities, Incorporated 2 insp. Boston, MA Florida Roofing Experts, INC. 2 insp. Fleming Island, FL Kiewit General Joint Venture 2 insp. Aberdeen, WA MPW Industrial Services, INC. 2 insp. Hebron, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hinkle Roofing & Construction, INC.
Red Bluff, CA
3 inspections $715
Donald Holm Construction CO INC
Duluth, MN
5 inspections $715
Myers Building Systems INC
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $715
Ellsworth Electric INC
Hagerstown, MD
3 inspections $715
Carroll Masonry L L C
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $715

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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 Atkins Excavating INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Atkins Excavating INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Atkins Excavating INC have? ▼
Atkins Excavating INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $715.
How many OSHA inspections has Atkins Excavating INC had? ▼
Atkins Excavating INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-20 and the most recent on 2011-06-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Atkins Excavating INC? ▼
Atkins Excavating INC has been assessed $715 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,155 (a 38.1% reduction).
Does Atkins Excavating INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Atkins Excavating INC has 4 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 Atkins Excavating INC operate in? ▼
Atkins 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 Atkins Excavating INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Atkins Excavating INC ranks #89,922 (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 Atkins Excavating INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Atkins Excavating INC's total OSHA penalty of $715 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, Carroll Masonry L L C in Baltimore, MD is a similar construction employer with $715 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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