INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING, INC.
SOHIO GARAGE, 333 EUCLID AVE., CLEVELAND, OH 44124 · NAICS 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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Inspection records
Jan 16, 2019#343726980Jan 16, 2019Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#343726980$26,5202 viol.2 violations$26,520 in penalties
Inspection #343726980
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 16, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 16, 2019
- Contested
- Jul 19, 2019
- Final Order
- Mar 3, 2022
- Closed
- Aug 9, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $79,560
- Penalties on Record
- $26,520
- Site Address
- 8630 Evins Ave., Cleveland, OH 44104
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.850 Preparatory Operations (Demolition) OSHA citation code: 19260850 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $66,300 | $13,260 | Apr 4, 2022 | Jul 19, 2019 | Mar 3, 2022 |
| 01002 | 1926.859 Mechanical Demolition OSHA citation code: 19260859 G | Other | 1 | 1 | $13,260 | $13,260 | Apr 4, 2022 | Jul 19, 2019 | Mar 3, 2022 |
Jul 21, 2015#340799550Jul 21, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340799550$8,5002 viol.2 violations$8,500 in penalties
Inspection #340799550
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 2015
- Contested
- Nov 11, 2015
- Final Order
- Apr 29, 2016
- Closed
- May 31, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,500
- Penalties on Record
- $8,500
- Site Address
- 1708 Southpoint Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.850 Preparatory Operations (Demolition) OSHA citation code: 19260850 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $4,250 | $4,250 | Nov 11, 2015 | Apr 29, 2016 | |
| 01002 | 1926.853 Removal of materials through floor openings | Other | 1 | 3 | $4,250 | $4,250 | Nov 11, 2015 | Apr 29, 2016 |
Jun 7, 2012#334768025Jun 7, 2012Programmed Related (I) · Complete scope, Safety#334768025$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #334768025
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 7, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 7, 2012
- Closed
- Jul 3, 2012
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
- 2303 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Programmed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Apr 27, 2011#315443846Apr 27, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#315443846$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315443846
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 27, 2011
- Closed
- Apr 27, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2000 West 14th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
- 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.
Aug 28, 2002#305327629Aug 28, 2002FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#305327629$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305327629
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 2002
- Closed
- Dec 6, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 36
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Abram Creek Improvement Project, Cleveland, OH 44124
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed when truck overturns
Jul 10, 1998#118120278Jul 10, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#118120278$1,0002 viol.2 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #118120278
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 13, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 5, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 13
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,200
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 1080 West Third Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
- 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 (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 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,375 | $1,000 | Jul 24, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.1051 Stairways - General Requirements (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261051 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $825 | $0 | Jul 24, 1998 | - | - |
Dec 1, 1992#108824533Dec 1, 1992Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#108824533$3751 viol.1 violation$375 in penalties
Inspection #108824533
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 1, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 22, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $375
- Penalties on Record
- $375
- Site Address
- Gateway Stadium, E. 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44115
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 E02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $375 | $375 | Dec 25, 1992 | - | - |
May 19, 1989#105933071May 19, 1989Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#105933071$3601 viol.1 violation$360 in penalties
Inspection #105933071
Dates
- Opened
- May 19, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- May 19, 1989
- Closed
- Jul 6, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 34
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $360
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- 1 Public Square, Terminal Tower, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.450 Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260450 A09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $360 | $360 | Jun 10, 1989 | - | - |
Sep 15, 1988#102435757Sep 15, 1988Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#102435757$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102435757
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 15, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 15, 1988
- Closed
- Sep 22, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Mayfield Road At Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Aug 24, 1988#102431947Aug 24, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#102431947$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102431947
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 24, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 24, 1988
- Closed
- Aug 24, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Mayfield Road At Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
20 inspections, 1974 to 2019. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Specialty Trade Contractors, 559,279 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
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