Frontier Excavation Co.

Overview

Frontier Excavation Co., a foundation/structure contractor, in Springfield, WY has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2022. Inspectors documented 8 citations, including 2 serious, 1 willful, and 2 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Frontier Excavation Co. come to $95,255. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(d)(14)

  1×

  Workers using scaffolds were not trained in their safe erection, use, and dismantling.

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(c)(2)

  1×

  Permanent electrical wiring did not meet OSHA installation or protection requirements.

• Hazard communication

  29 CFR 1910.1200(a)(11)

  1×

  Workers were not informed of chemical hazards — missing labels, safety data sheets, or training.

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6)

  1×

  Energy isolation procedures for servicing machines were not established or followed.

• Powered industrial trucks

  29 CFR 1910.178(c)(9)

  1×

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

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(a)(12)

  1×

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

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(a)(8)

  1×

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

• Wiring methods

  29 CFR 1910.305(c)(8)

  1×

  Permanent electrical wiring did not meet OSHA installation or protection requirements.

Inspection timeline

1. February 24, 2025

   No violations cited.

2. June 2, 2023

   4 violations cited (1 willful).

3. April 17, 2022

   4 violations cited (2 serious).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$128,136

Current

$95,255

Reduced after settlement

$32,881 (26%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Frontier Excavation Co. safe to hire?

Frontier Excavation Co. has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (8 citations). This includes 1 willful violation and 2 repeat 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 Frontier Excavation Co. have?

Frontier Excavation Co. has 8 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 2 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 2 as repeat.

What was Frontier Excavation Co. cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Frontier Excavation Co. relates to scaffold training. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Frontier Excavation Co. paid in OSHA penalties?

Frontier Excavation Co. has been assessed $95,255 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Frontier Excavation Co. last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Frontier Excavation Co. on record was on February 24, 2025.

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.