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Scott Morin Excavating, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Scott Morin Excavating, INC. ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious
$800
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Scott Morin Excavating, INC. in Iron Mountain, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Scott Morin Excavating, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Homero Flores Patino DBA Homero Flores Patino Roof in Cornelius, NC is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $800 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Scott Morin Excavating, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Scott Morin Excavating, INC. runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$800 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Scott Morin Excavating, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT WHITE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAIME MARTINEZ HERNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVERARDO SERVIN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SIMS CRANE & EQUIPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JR COMPLETE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8I.M. STUCCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY IRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION GRADING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AGUIRRE BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RMA STATE RENOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BLUE WATERS FRAMING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAL CONSTRUCTION MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARABAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MPD MASTER CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PHOENIX COATINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MERICLE MECHANICAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ED DAVIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PETER K. FRUEH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROTECTOR MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALMANZA ROOFING CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Scott Morin Excavati…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Scott Morin Excavating, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Scott Morin Excavating, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Scott Morin Excavating, INC. sits at penalty rank #29,356 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($800 assessed).

How Scott Morin Excavating, INC. Compares

Scott Morin Excavating, INC.'s 4.00 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 (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-11-28

Last Inspection

2020-10-21

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $400 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$800

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,200 from the initial assessment of $2,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Scott Morin Excavating, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $800 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $400 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($800 here).

McConnell Grading and Utilities INC $800 SC Victory Builders INC $800 OR R Custom Excavation $800 WA Ignacio Fernandez DBA Marcus Roofing $800 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Great White Construction, INC. 2 insp. Palm Coast, FL Jaime Martinez Hernandez 2 insp. Opelika, AL Everardo Servin LLC 2 insp. Oak Creek, WI Sims Crane & Equipment CO. 2 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

McConnell Grading and Utilities INC
Greenville, SC
2 inspections $800
R Custom Excavation
Monroe, WA
2 inspections $800
Ignacio Fernandez DBA Marcus Roofing
Bristol, TN
2 inspections $800
Homero Flores Patino DBA Homero Flores Patino Roof
Cornelius, NC
2 inspections $800
Kawkawlin Roofing CO.
Midland, MI
2 inspections $800

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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 Scott Morin Excavating, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Scott Morin Excavating, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Scott Morin Excavating, INC. have? ▼
Scott Morin Excavating, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $800.
How many OSHA inspections has Scott Morin Excavating, INC. had? ▼
Scott Morin Excavating, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-28 and the most recent on 2020-10-21. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Scott Morin Excavating, INC.? ▼
Scott Morin Excavating, INC. has been assessed $800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,000 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Scott Morin Excavating, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Scott Morin Excavating, INC. has 5 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 Scott Morin Excavating, INC. operate in? ▼
Scott Morin 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 Scott Morin Excavating, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Scott Morin Excavating, INC. ranks #88,995 (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 Scott Morin Excavating, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Scott Morin Excavating, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $800 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, Homero Flores Patino DBA Homero Flores Patino Roof in Cornelius, NC is a similar construction employer with $800 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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