Construction · Girdwood, AK

Mass Excavation, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mass Excavation, INC ranks #18,432 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious
$19,181
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,432
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mass Excavation, INC in Girdwood, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,181. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mass Excavation, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,432 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, New Haven County Window Cleaners, LLC in New Haven, CT is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
#18,432
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mass Excavation, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mass Excavation, INC runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$19,181 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mass Excavation, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.18.013.017.922.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINDUSTRIAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCHUFF STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ONE SOURCE PLUMBING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11M & D VERHAGE & SONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PINE CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HAMMER ONE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WESTECH SYSTEMS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDOOR SOLUTIONS-HVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BARNHART BUILDERS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PG PRODUCTS OF NY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HUMBERTO LOPEZ NAVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRANCISCO TREVIZO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LOBO J CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALL AMERICAN EXTERIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GONZALO QUIJANO BAUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHILO MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MASTER CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7F&G ROOFING & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Mass Excavation, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Mass Excavation, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Mass Excavation, INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mass Excavation, INC ranks #4,589 at $19,181 current penalty.

How Mass Excavation, INC Compares

Mass Excavation, INC's 11.00 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 above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-09-18

Last Inspection

2024-02-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,591

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $9,591 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

90.9% of total

1

Willful

4.5% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.5% 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

$320,320

Current Penalty Amount

$19,181

Penalty Reduction

94.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $301,139 from the initial assessment of $320,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Mass Excavation, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 22 3.3
Total Penalty $19,181 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,591 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mass Excavation, INC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Mass Excavation, INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Mass Excavation, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Mass Excavation, INC have?
Mass Excavation, INC has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,181.
How many OSHA inspections has Mass Excavation, INC had?
Mass Excavation, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-09-18 and the most recent on 2024-02-16. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mass Excavation, INC?
Mass Excavation, INC has been assessed $19,181 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $320,320 (a 94.0% reduction).
Does Mass Excavation, INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Mass Excavation, INC has 20 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Mass Excavation, INC operate in?
Mass Excavation, INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mass Excavation, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mass Excavation, INC ranks #18,432 (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 Mass Excavation, INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Mass Excavation, INC's total OSHA penalty of $19,181 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, New Haven County Window Cleaners, LLC in New Haven, CT 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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