Southfork Excavation LLC

Overview

Southfork Excavation LLC, a siding contractor, in Springfield, DE has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2022. Inspectors documented 2 citations, including 1 repeat violation. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Southfork Excavation LLC come to $26,725. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of B.

Violations explained

• PPE criteria

  29 CFR 1926.95(b)(6)

  1×

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

• Head protection

  29 CFR 1926.100(c)(11)

  1×

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

Inspection timeline

1. June 3, 2023

   1 violation cited.

2. April 11, 2023

   No violations cited.

3. June 14, 2022

   1 violation cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$31,506

Current

$26,725

Reduced after settlement

$4,781 (15%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Southfork Excavation LLC safe to hire?

Based on OSHA enforcement records, Southfork Excavation LLC earns a safety grade of B. That's an above-average record relative to inspected contractors. As with any hire, also verify licensing, insurance, and references.

How many OSHA violations does Southfork Excavation LLC have?

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

What was Southfork Excavation LLC cited for?

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

How much has Southfork Excavation LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Southfork Excavation LLC has been assessed $26,725 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Southfork Excavation LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Southfork Excavation LLC on record was on June 3, 2023.

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.