FISCHER EXCAVATING CO.
99 EAST STATE ST., ROCKFORD, IL 61104 · NAICS 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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Inspection records
Mar 28, 2018#343050019Mar 28, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#343050019$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343050019
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 25, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 416 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Nov 7, 2013#339478257Nov 7, 2013Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#339478257$23,1005 viol.5 violations$23,100 in penalties
Inspection #339478257
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2013
- Contested
- Apr 10, 2014
- Final Order
- Dec 12, 2014
- Closed
- Dec 12, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $65,100
- Penalties on Record
- $23,100
- Site Address
- 4500 Apple Orchard Lane, Rockford, IL 61108
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Mar 28, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Mar 28, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 |
| 01003 | 1926.1053 Ladders (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261053 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Mar 28, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 |
| 02001 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $49,000 | $7,000 | Mar 28, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 |
| 03001 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 K01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Jan 5, 2015 | - | Dec 12, 2014 |
Nov 17, 2005#308154731Nov 17, 2005Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#308154731$6,0002 viol.2 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #308154731
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 17, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 17, 2005
- Closed
- Jan 11, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- Preston St. & Newport Ave., Rockford, IL 61101
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003A | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 C02 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $0 | $6,000 | Dec 2, 2005 | - | - |
| 31003B | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2005 | - | - |
Oct 22, 2004#308146752Oct 22, 2004Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#308146752$2,3102 viol.2 violations$2,310 in penalties
Inspection #308146752
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 22, 2004
- Closed
- Jan 4, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,300
- Penalties on Record
- $2,310
- Site Address
- 99 East State St., Rockford, IL 61104
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 C02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | $840 | Nov 5, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 G02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,100 | $1,470 | Nov 19, 2004 | - | - |
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, 70,221 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.