Pioneer Excavation LLC

Overview

Pioneer Excavation LLC, a masonry contractor, in Clinton, NV has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2022. Inspectors documented 5 citations, including 1 serious violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Pioneer Excavation LLC come to $51,450. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Lockout/tagout

  29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(b)(13)

  1×

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

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(a)(2)

  1×

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

• Respiratory protection

  29 CFR 1910.134(a)(14)

  1×

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

• Scaffolds — specific requirements

  29 CFR 1926.452(d)(6)

  1×

  A specific type of scaffold (tube-and-coupler, fabricated frame, etc.) did not meet its safety requirements.

Inspection timeline

1. November 18, 2024

   2 violations cited (1 serious). 1 accident reported.

2. March 5, 2023

   No violations cited.

3. October 10, 2022

   3 violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$79,910

Current

$51,450

Reduced after settlement

$28,460 (36%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer Excavation LLC safe to hire?

Pioneer Excavation LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (5 citations). 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 Pioneer Excavation LLC have?

Pioneer Excavation LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 1 is classified as serious, 0 as willful, and 0 as repeat.

What was Pioneer Excavation LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Pioneer Excavation LLC relates to lockout/tagout. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Pioneer Excavation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Pioneer Excavation LLC has been assessed $51,450 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Pioneer Excavation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Pioneer Excavation LLC on record was on November 18, 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.