Eastlake Excavation LLC

Overview

Eastlake Excavation LLC, a electrical contractor, in Springfield, LA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 6 citations, including 2 serious and 2 willful violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Eastlake Excavation LLC come to $45,596. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(d)(4)

  1×

  Scaffolding was not built, used, or maintained safely — issues like missing planks, weak supports, or no guardrails.

• Scaffolds — general

  29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1)

  1×

  Scaffolding was not built, used, or maintained safely — issues like missing planks, weak supports, or no guardrails.

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(a)(11)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(d)(4)

  1×

  Workers exposed to flying particles, chemicals, or radiation did not have proper eye or face protection.

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(c)(12)

  1×

  Workers exposed to falls of 6 feet or more were not protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(a)(2)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. February 12, 2024

   1 violation cited (1 willful).

2. December 8, 2022

   1 violation cited (1 serious).

3. November 13, 2020

   4 violations cited (1 serious, 1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$57,861

Current

$45,596

Reduced after settlement

$12,265 (21%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastlake Excavation LLC safe to hire?

Eastlake Excavation LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (6 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 Eastlake Excavation LLC have?

Eastlake Excavation LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Eastlake Excavation LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Eastlake Excavation LLC relates to scaffolds — general. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Eastlake Excavation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Eastlake Excavation LLC has been assessed $45,596 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Eastlake Excavation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Eastlake Excavation LLC on record was on February 12, 2024.

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.