Construction · Crossville, TN

Norris Bros. Excavating LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norris Bros. Excavating LLC ranks #2,359 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty44% serious
$83,400
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,359
of 99,447 penalized employers

Norris Bros. Excavating LLC in Crossville, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $83,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Norris Bros. Excavating LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,359 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Avcon Constructors in Napa, CA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#2,359
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Norris Bros. Excavating LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Norris Bros. Excavating LLC runs far above peers (12.3x 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

$83,400 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($83,400) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $83,400 $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 Norris Bros. Excavating LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHANELL ROOFING & HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PANTHERA PAINTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CROWN ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CV CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HANSCOM CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22INSTRUMENT SCIENCES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STONE HILL EXCAVATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MCNULTY MASONRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WHOLE LIFE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORCE SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RMT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4G R QUALITY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHUCK MUSTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIG IT CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLAN SWANSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARCELINO CARRILLO T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILL COUNTRY STEEL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILE HIGH STAFFING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARCIA CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INDEPENDENCE EXCAVAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Norris Bros. Excavat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Norris Bros. Excavating LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Norris Bros. Excavating LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Norris Bros. Excavating LLC is the #579 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($83,400).

How Norris Bros. Excavating LLC Compares

Norris Bros. Excavating LLC's 4.50 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 far above peers (12.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-04-01

Last Inspection

2023-04-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$41,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $41,700 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

1

Willful

11.1% of total

4

Repeat

44.4% 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

$83,400

Current Penalty Amount

$83,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Norris Bros. Excavating LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Norris Bros. Excavating LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $83,400 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $41,700 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Norris Bros. Excavating LLC, both outside TN 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 Norris Bros. Excavating LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Norris Bros. Excavating LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Norris Bros. Excavating LLC have?
Norris Bros. Excavating LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 1 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $83,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Norris Bros. Excavating LLC had?
Norris Bros. Excavating LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-01 and the most recent on 2023-04-04. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norris Bros. Excavating LLC?
Norris Bros. Excavating LLC has been assessed $83,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Norris Bros. Excavating LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Norris Bros. Excavating LLC has 4 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 4 repeat 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 Norris Bros. Excavating LLC operate in?
Norris Bros. Excavating LLC 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 Norris Bros. Excavating LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Norris Bros. Excavating LLC ranks #2,359 (the top 5% 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 Norris Bros. Excavating LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Norris Bros. Excavating LLC's total OSHA penalty of $83,400 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (12.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Avcon Constructors in Napa, CA 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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