Frontier Excavation LLC

Overview

Frontier Excavation LLC, a industrial building contractor, in Franklin, NM has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2021. Inspectors documented 4 citations, including 1 willful violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Frontier Excavation LLC come to $39,520. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(b)(3)

  1×

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

• Aerial lifts

  29 CFR 1926.453(c)(3)

  1×

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

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(a)(2)

  1×

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

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(a)(2)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. October 21, 2022

   No violations cited.

2. July 14, 2021

   No violations cited.

3. January 18, 2021

   4 violations cited (1 willful).

Penalties

Initially proposed

$43,797

Current

$39,520

Reduced after settlement

$4,277 (10%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Frontier Excavation LLC safe to hire?

Frontier Excavation LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (4 citations). This includes 1 willful violation. 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 LLC have?

Frontier Excavation LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Frontier Excavation LLC cited for?

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

How much has Frontier Excavation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Frontier Excavation LLC has been assessed $39,520 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Frontier Excavation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Frontier Excavation LLC on record was on October 21, 2022.

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.