HERRMAN'S EXCAVATING, INC.
EIGHTH & WASHBURN, TOPEKA, KS 66606
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Inspection records
Jul 1, 2010#314027871Jul 1, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#314027871$4,5003 viol.3 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #314027871
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 2010
- Closed
- Oct 8, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 5900 Sw 61st St., Topeka, KS 66619
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Sep 13, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Sep 13, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Sep 13, 2010 | - | - |
Feb 26, 2004#307307801Feb 26, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307307801$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307307801
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 26, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 2004
- Closed
- Feb 26, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 9
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2727 Fairlawn, Topeka, KS 66614
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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.
Nov 10, 1998#107222820Nov 10, 1998Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#107222820$6004 viol.4 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #107222820
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 10, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 10, 1998
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- Huntoon & Executive, Topeka, KS 66000
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 E01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $600 | Jan 5, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 F05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 5, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 5, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 5, 1999 | - | - |
Aug 7, 1998#301342713Aug 7, 1998Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#301342713$2,4947 viol.7 violations$2,494 in penalties
Inspection #301342713
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 7, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 8, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 13
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,988
- Penalties on Record
- $2,494
- Site Address
- 2134 Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66608
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.28 Personal Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260028 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,488 | $744 | Aug 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,750 | $875 | Aug 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 C02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 E | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 12, 1991#113815468Jun 12, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#113815468$7702 viol.2 violations$770 in penalties
Inspection #113815468
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 13, 1991
- Closed
- Aug 8, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,925
- Penalties on Record
- $770
- Site Address
- 4724 Nw 25th St., Topeka, KS 66618
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1926.600 Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260600 A03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | $440 | Jul 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.602 Material Handling Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260602 A09 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $330 | Jul 15, 1991 | - | - |
Apr 9, 1991#106623564Apr 9, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#106623564$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106623564
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 9, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 9, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 9, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2727 Fairlawn, Topeka, KS 66614
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Aug 11, 1988#101888998Aug 11, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101888998$6302 viol.2 violations$630 in penalties
Inspection #101888998
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 11, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 1988
- Closed
- Sep 15, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 9
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $1,260
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- Eighth & Washburn, Topeka, KS 66606
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1926.650 Excavations - Scope and Application OSHA citation code: 19260650 E | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $180 | $90 | Sep 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $1,080 | $540 | Sep 2, 1988 | - | - |
Sep 1, 1987#103099131Sep 1, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103099131$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103099131
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 1, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 1987
- Closed
- Sep 1, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Sixth & Garfield St., Topeka, KS 66606
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
May 20, 1987#103116190May 20, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103116190$4003 viol.3 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #103116190
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- May 20, 1987
- Closed
- Jun 26, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 9
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 21st & Westport Rd. S.w., Topeka, KS 66614
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $250 | Jun 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 H | Serious | 1 | 3 | $150 | $150 | Jun 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.650 Excavations - Scope and Application OSHA citation code: 19260650 E | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 1987 | - | - |
May 19, 1987#101857225May 19, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101857225$2003 viol.3 violations$200 in penalties
Inspection #101857225
Dates
- Opened
- May 19, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- May 19, 1987
- Closed
- Jun 26, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 21st & Wannamaker, Topeka, KS 66614
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $250 | $125 | Jun 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 H | Serious | 1 | 2 | $150 | $75 | Jun 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.650 Excavations - Scope and Application OSHA citation code: 19260650 E | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 1987 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
16 inspections, 1981 to 2010. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: site preparation contractors reported 1.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 8.6%; NAICS 23891 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source