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First Rate Excavate, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), First Rate Excavate, INC. ranks #25,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$14,436
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#25,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

First Rate Excavate, INC. in Sioux Falls, SD has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,436. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected First Rate Excavate, INC. 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Vertex Contractors, LLC in El Paso, TX is another construction employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $1,500 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#25,070
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How First Rate Excavate, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows First Rate Excavate, INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$14,436 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 First Rate Excavate, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedB&B CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13JOSE MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ERICKSON FRAMING CA …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7BUIST ELECTRIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5WALKER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7STEVE BUNCH PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MONTGOMERY MARTIN CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2HURON VALLEY ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4O'BRIEN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0EAST ROCKAWAY VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18GEORGE M. RAYMOND CO., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CAMPOS ROOFING & CON…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BAKER CONCRETE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1SEATTLE ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11STRUCTURES DEREK INT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4REDDING TILE & STONE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11MULLIGAN CONSTRUCTOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CONTRACTING SOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3JS MECHANICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CBH HOMES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2First Rate Excavate,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
First Rate Excavate, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

First Rate Excavate, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, First Rate Excavate, INC. sits at penalty rank #6,487 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($14,436 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,436 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How First Rate Excavate, INC. Compares

First Rate Excavate, INC.'s 0.40 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-10-26

Last Inspection

2026-04-21

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,887

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $2,887 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$14,436

Current Penalty Amount

$14,436

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,436

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How First Rate Excavate, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric First Rate Excavate, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $14,436 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,887 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for First Rate Excavate, INC., both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,436 here).

MM Exterior Remodeling INC., $14,440 IL Soares Construction, INC. $14,440 PA Bachman's Roofing, Building & Remodeling, INC. $14,440 PA Peter Thomas $14,440 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

B&B Construction 5 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Jose Martinez 5 insp. Wichita, KS Erickson Framing CA LLC 5 insp. Chico, CA Buist Electric, INC. 5 insp. Grand Rapids, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vertex Contractors, LLC
El Paso, TX
1 inspections $1,500
Bayer Construction
Manhattan, KS
0 inspections $0
Lynn Wholesale Flooring
Beltsville, MD
0 inspections $0
MM Exterior Remodeling INC.,
Plainfield, IL
3 inspections $14,440
Soares Construction, INC.
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $14,440

Compare First Rate Excavate, INC. vs Vertex Contractors, LLC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use First Rate Excavate, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare First Rate Excavate, INC. against Vertex Contractors, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether First Rate Excavate, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • First Rate Excavate, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 First Rate Excavate, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, First Rate Excavate, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does First Rate Excavate, INC. have? ▼
First Rate Excavate, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,436.
How many OSHA inspections has First Rate Excavate, INC. had? ▼
First Rate Excavate, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-26 and the most recent on 2026-04-21. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for First Rate Excavate, INC.? ▼
First Rate Excavate, INC. has been assessed $14,436 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does First Rate Excavate, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. First Rate Excavate, INC. has 1 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.
Has First Rate Excavate, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against First Rate Excavate, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does First Rate Excavate, INC. operate in? ▼
First Rate Excavate, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if First Rate Excavate, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe First Rate Excavate, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does First Rate Excavate, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, First Rate Excavate, INC. ranks #25,070 (the top quarter 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 First Rate Excavate, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
First Rate Excavate, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,436 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vertex Contractors, LLC in El Paso, TX is a similar construction employer with $1,500 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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