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SOUTHWEST BACKHOE & UTILITY SERVICES, INC.
$11,470
penalties
8
viol.
3
insp.

SOUTHWEST BACKHOE & UTILITY SERVICES, INC.

P.O. BOX 681704, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78268NAICS 238910 Site Preparation Contractors

Inspections
3
Jul 2008 to Jun 2016 · 3 safety, 0 health
Violations
8
across 3 inspections
Penalties on record
$11,470
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 3Willful 0Repeat 2Other 3

Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology

Inspection records

Jun 28, 2016Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#341584589$6,2003 viol.

Inspection #341584589

Dates

Opened
Jun 28, 2016
Closing Conference Date
Jun 28, 2016
Final Order
Aug 8, 2016
Closed
Nov 17, 2016

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
10

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
1 serious, 2 repeat
Initial Penalties
$12,400
Penalties on Record
$6,200
Site Address
5423 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78257
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 (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 C02
Serious12$1,200$600-Aug 8, 2016
020011926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02
Repeat12$5,600$2,800-Aug 8, 2016
020021926.652
Excavations - Protection of Employees
OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01
Repeat12$5,600$2,800-Aug 8, 2016
May 9, 2014Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#339763849$3,9202 viol.

Inspection #339763849

Dates

Opened
May 9, 2014
Closing Conference Date
May 9, 2014
Final Order
Sep 10, 2014
Closed
Oct 3, 2014

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
6

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$5,600
Penalties on Record
$3,920
Site Address
17903 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78257
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02
Serious12$2,800$1,960Sep 19, 2014-Sep 10, 2014
010021926.652
Excavations - Protection of Employees
OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01
Serious12$2,800$1,960-Sep 10, 2014
Jul 30, 2008Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#311314819$1,3503 viol.

Inspection #311314819

Dates

Opened
Jul 30, 2008
Closing Conference Date
Jul 30, 2008
Closed
Sep 15, 2008

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
10

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,950
Penalties on Record
$1,350
Site Address
P.o. Box 681704, San Antonio, TX 78268
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.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 C02
Other12$450$450Aug 15, 2008--
010021926.651
Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260651 H01
Other12$450$450Aug 15, 2008--
010031926.652
Excavations - Protection of Employees
OSHA citation code: 19260652 A02
Other12$1,050$450Aug 15, 2008--
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About these records

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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.

Standards cited

1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements5 citations · $6,260
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees3 citations · $5,210

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer2.7
Industry average2.1
Penalties per inspection
This employer$3,823
Industry average$2,540

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