M. O'Herron Company: OSHA inspection 348615618
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Closed case Complaint inspection
M. O'Herron Company OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 6
- Proposed penalty
- $32,348
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 6
OSHA opened inspection 348615618 at M. O'Herron Company in Wellsburg, WV on November 24, 2025 (complaint inspection). The record lists 6 violations (6 serious), with $32,348 in proposed penalties and $14,000 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1926.651, Specific excavation requirements (4 citations).
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
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4 citations · $14,000
Specific excavation requirements
- 1926.651(c)(2) Means of egress from trench excavations
- 1926.651(e) Exposure to falling loads
- 1926.651(j)(2)
- 1926.651(k)(1)
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All 6 citations
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| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.651(c)(2) Means of egress from trench excavations | Serious | 1 | $6,809.00 | $3,000.00 | Not provided |
| 01002 | 1926.651(e) Exposure to falling loads | Serious | 1 | $8,513.00 | $3,000.00 | Not provided |
| 01003A | 1926.651(j)(2) | Serious | 1 | $8,513.00 | $8,000.00 | Not provided |
| 01003B | 1926.21(b)(2) | Serious | 7 | $0.00 | $0.00 | April 17, 2026 |
| 01003C | 1926.652(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | $8,513.00 | $0.00 | Not provided |
| 01003D | 1926.651(k)(1) | Serious | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Not provided |
Questions about this inspection
How much was M. O'Herron Company fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348615618, OSHA proposed $32,348 in penalties; the current penalty is $14,000. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was M. O'Herron Company cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1926.651 (Specific excavation requirements): 4; 29 CFR 1926.21 (Safety training and education): 1; 29 CFR 1926.652 (Requirements for protective systems): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348615618 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2026-05-08.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.