Beacon Excavation LLC

Overview

Beacon Excavation LLC, a glass & glazing contractor, in Madison, MT has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 7 citations, including 1 serious and 2 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Beacon Excavation LLC come to $55,433. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Respiratory protection

  29 CFR 1910.134(c)(7)

  1×

  Required respirator program elements — fit testing, training, medical evaluation — were missing.

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(c)(3)

  1×

  Workers were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions on the job.

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(d)(6)

  1×

  PPE provided to workers did not meet OSHA quality or fit requirements.

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(b)(3)

  1×

  Aerial lift use violated safety rules — for example, no body harness, exceeding load limits, or unsafe positioning.

• PPE — general

  29 CFR 1910.132(d)(4)

  1×

  A workplace hazard assessment was not done or PPE was not provided as required.

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(b)(9)

  1×

  Workers in areas with overhead hazards were not wearing hard hats.

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(b)(10)

  1×

  Forklift use violated training, inspection, or operating safety requirements.

Inspection timeline

1. December 28, 2020

   3 violations cited (1 willful).

2. April 24, 2020

   No violations cited.

3. January 27, 2020

   4 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$86,306

Current

$55,433

Reduced after settlement

$30,873 (36%)

OSHA frequently reduces initially proposed penalties through informal settlements. The current penalty is what Beacon Excavation LLC actually owes after those adjustments.

Frequently asked questions

Is Beacon Excavation LLC safe to hire?

Beacon Excavation LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (7 citations). This includes 2 willful violations. A poor safety record is a risk factor; consider asking what the contractor has changed since these citations were issued.

How many OSHA violations does Beacon Excavation LLC have?

Beacon Excavation LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Beacon Excavation LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Beacon Excavation LLC relates to respiratory protection. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Beacon Excavation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Beacon Excavation LLC has been assessed $55,433 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Beacon Excavation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Beacon Excavation LLC on record was on December 28, 2020.

Where does this OSHA data come from?

SafeCheck builds every scorecard from the U.S. Department of Labor's public OSHA enforcement data. Data shown is current as of May 25, 2026.