Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01001A29 CFR 1926.100(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$2,772
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Current$1,386reduced by $1,386
OSHA Inspection
Basaraba Excavating — OSHA Inspection #343170767
BISMARCK, North Dakota · Water & Sewer Line Construction (NAICS 237110) · 10 workers on site
Inspection outcome
Opened: May 15, 2018 · Closed: June 28, 2019
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Citations issued
OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.
Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas
Violations4
Serious+0
Initial penalty$11,308
Current penalty$5,654
Accidents0
Duration409d
Summary
What happened in this inspection
On May 15, 2018, OSHA opened Basaraba Excavating’s inspection #343170767 at BISMARCK, North Dakota — an establishment in the water & sewer line construction industry. The case was administratively closed on June 28, 2019, 409 days after opening.
OSHA cited the employer for 4 violations totaling $5,654 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $11,308. All citations were Other-than-serious.
Breakdown by classification
4violations total
Repeat250%
A Repeat violation means OSHA cited the employer for a substantially similar violation within the past 5 years. Penalties multiply (up to ~$165,000 per repeat citation) and indicate the employer failed to permanently abate a recurring hazard.
Serious250%
A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.
Citations
Citations issued in this inspection
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01001B29 CFR 1926.652(g)(1)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Repeatgravity 10
Citation #02001A29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$8,536
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Current$4,268reduced by $4,268
Repeatgravity 10
Citation #02001B29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 343170767 at OSHA Establishment Search.
Same employer
Other OSHA inspections at Basaraba Excavating
Earlier or related cases at this establishment.
No violationsJul 18, 2022
Safety inspection#346087992
Closed Jul 26 — no citations.
Citation issuedOct 4, 2019
Safety inspection#344362173
3violations
Penalty assessed$44,275
Citation issuedMay 13, 2019
Safety inspection#344003124
2violations
Citation issuedAug 3, 2018
Safety inspection#343356358
6violations
Penalty assessed$5,100
No violationsMay 4, 2015
Safety inspection#340693951
Closed Sep 15 — no citations.
Reference
About OSHA inspections
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.
Citations
Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.
Open vs closed
An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.
Current vs initial penalty
Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.
Trigger types
A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.
About this inspection
OSHA classified this as Planned (Programmed) — a programmed (planned) inspection, typically targeting high-hazard industries.
Sources
Cross-check with OSHA directly
This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 343170767 directly:
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