Groundhog Excavations: OSHA inspection 348953209
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Groundhog Excavations OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 4
- Proposed penalty
- $15,888
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 4
OSHA opened inspection 348953209 at Groundhog Excavations in Boulder, CO on May 21, 2026 (complaint inspection). The record lists 4 violations (4 serious), with $15,888 in proposed penalties. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1926.651, Specific excavation requirements (2 citations).
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
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2 citations · $7,944
Specific excavation requirements
- 1926.651(c)(2) Means of egress from trench excavations
- 1926.651(k)(1)
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All 4 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 | 1 | $3,972.00 | $3,972.00 | Not provided |
| 01002 | 1926.651(k)(1) | Serious | 1 | $3,972.00 | $3,972.00 | September 21, 2026 |
| 01003 | 1926.652(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | $3,972.00 | $3,972.00 | Not provided |
| 01004 | 1926.652(c)(3)(iii) | Serious | 1 | $3,972.00 | $3,972.00 | September 21, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Groundhog Excavations fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348953209, OSHA proposed $15,888 in penalties. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was Groundhog Excavations cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1926.651 (Specific excavation requirements): 2; 29 CFR 1926.652 (Requirements for protective systems): 2.
Is OSHA inspection 348953209 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2026-09-22.
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.