A-1 EXCAVATING, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, A-1 EXCAVATING, INC — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at ALDERSON ST. WESTON, WAUSAU, WI 54401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $360,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-09-10.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $360,000.00 is more than 99.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 25, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 30, 2009. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $32,727.27 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for A-1 Excavating, Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown of safety management
This facility's $360,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,378.
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What OSHA violations was A-1 EXCAVATING, INC cited for?
A-1 EXCAVATING, INC received 11 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $360,000.00. The inspection opened on 2008-09-10.
How much was A-1 EXCAVATING, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $360,000.00 against A-1 EXCAVATING, INC in WAUSAU, WI. Average per citation: $32,727.27.
Is A-1 EXCAVATING, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, A-1 EXCAVATING, INC has a risk score of 75 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $360,000.00 is above the industry average.