Muschlitz Excavating, Inc.: OSHA inspection 348944331
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Muschlitz Excavating, Inc. OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 2
- Proposed penalty
- $11,256
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 2
OSHA opened inspection 348944331 at Muschlitz Excavating, Inc. in Northampton, PA on May 19, 2026 (planned inspection). The record lists 2 violations (2 serious), with $11,256 in proposed penalties and $16,884 current. The case is still open, so penalties can change if it is contested or settled.
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
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State-plan standard
1 citation · $11,256
1 citation · $5,628
Specific excavation requirements
- 1926.651(c)(2) Means of egress from trench excavations
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All 2 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.651(c)(2) Means of egress from trench excavations | Serious | 2 | $5,628.00 | $5,628.00 | Not provided |
| 01002 | 5A0001 | Serious | 2 | $5,628.00 | $11,256.00 | August 17, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Muschlitz Excavating, Inc. fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348944331, OSHA proposed $11,256 in penalties; the current penalty is $16,884. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was Muschlitz Excavating, Inc. cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: state-plan code: 1; 29 CFR 1926.651 (Specific excavation requirements): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348944331 closed?
No. The source lists the case as open. Citations can be contested, and penalties often change at an informal conference or settlement.
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.