This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Lafever Excavating Safety Record

Andes, NY · Construction

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 05/06/2005

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lafever Excavating in Andes, New York has 5 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 5 classified as serious and $4,290 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Lafever Excavating, located in Andes, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 5 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,290.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

5 Violations
1 Inspections
5 Serious
$4,290 Penalties
Serious?
5 ($4,290)
OSHA initially proposed $6,600 in penalties for Lafever Excavating, later reduced to $4,290 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0651 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,925
1926.0652 OSHA Standard
1 citation $975
1926.0028 OSHA Standard
1 citation $390
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/06/2005 Planned? Andes, NY 5 $4,290

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