Inspection 348431271 OPENED AUG 11, 2025Closed
7240 Watkins Road Sw, Pataskala, OH 43062 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Fechko Excavating LLC 31 times in Ohio since 1996.
The latest one began on Aug 11, 2025 after a complaint, in Pataskala.
Those inspections ended with 41 citation items: 33 serious, 1 repeat and 7 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $76,505 and now stand at $51,834, 32% lower after settlements or reviews.
Excavations comes up most often in these citations: 13 items under 1926.651.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,080, and Fechko Excavating LLC averages $4,561 (4 cited inspections).
Fechko Excavating LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
Ohio · latest 90 days of OSHA records
275employers cited
2 of them in the same industry
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 348036633 OPENED FEB 11, 2025Closed
7011 Wabash Ave Sw, Navarre, OH 44662 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347515835 OPENED MAY 30, 2024Closed
Sr-82 And Boone Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347440273 OPENED APR 24, 2024Closed
Fennway Road Fenn Road, Medina, OH 44256 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344891536 OPENED AUG 19, 2020Closed
Sharon Center, Sharon Center, OH 44274 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344367420 OPENED OCT 9, 2019Closed
1655 Akron Peninsula Road, Akron, OH 44313 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $6,630 | $4,641 | Oct 25, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343965307 OPENED APR 24, 2019Closed
Intersection Of Center Ridge Road And Lear Nagel Road, Avon, OH 44011 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(2) · Trench protection |
Serious | $11,252 | $5,626 | May 3, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343113262 OPENED APR 26, 2018Closed
Odot # 170566 Center Ridge Road, State Route 83, North Ridgeville, OH 44039 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
23 older inspections
Inspection 343073326 OPENED APR 9, 2018Closed
Approximately 7335 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.651(e) · Excavations |
Serious | $4,398 | $3,079 | May 2, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.652(g)(1)(ii) · Trench protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.652(g)(2) · Trench protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 342439312 OPENED JUN 30, 2017Closed
814 Lke Breeze Road, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342115086 OPENED FEB 16, 2017Closed
865 West Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341643864 OPENED JUL 22, 2016Closed
102 Us 42, Medina, OH 44256 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $4,900 | $4,900 | Aug 1, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 339812711 OPENED JUN 18, 2014Closed
Buckhurst Run, Wadsworth, OH 44281 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339780991 OPENED MAY 22, 2014Closed
10133 Scenic View, Twinsburg, OH 44087 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 336312582 OPENED SEP 12, 2012Closed
Austin Pike & Interstate 75, Miamisburg, OH 45342 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 331908020 OPENED FEB 6, 2012Closed
Corner Of S. Court St. And Sturbridge Dr., Medina, OH 44256 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Feb 17, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.200(g)(2) · Accident prevention signs and tags |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 2012 | Final |
Inspection 330921057 OPENED JUL 8, 2011Closed
St Rt 42 Odot 41-000, Cincinnati, OH 45246 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs |
Serious | $4,900 | $4,400 | Aug 22, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $4,900 | $3,000 | Aug 22, 2011 | Final |
Inspection 330772484 OPENED JUN 14, 2011Closed
Greystone Manor, Maumee, OH 43537 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 315057984 OPENED OCT 22, 2010Closed
Brookwall Dr. & Rt. 18, Akron, OH 44333 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Repeat | $7,700 | $4,500 | Nov 1, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 313784381 OPENED AUG 16, 2010Closed
Corner Of 36th St And Pearl Ave., Lorain, OH 44055 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,800 | Sep 7, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(g)(2) · Trench protection |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,800 | Sep 7, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 311606313 OPENED NOV 19, 2008Closed
4500 Navarre Ave., Oregon, OH 43616 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,260 | Nov 24, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.753(c)(5) · Hoisting and rigging |
Serious | $1,200 | $720 | Nov 24, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 311605067 OPENED AUG 4, 2008Closed
Law Street Project, Grafton, OH 44044 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,125 | $788 | Aug 14, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 311472476 OPENED JAN 17, 2008Closed
Reagan Parkway & Weymouth Rd., Medina, OH 44256 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310903927 OPENED APR 14, 2007Closed
Sixth Street And Silverlake Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310759436 OPENED FEB 28, 2007Closed
Sixth Street And Silverlake Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,000 | May 21, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $2,100 | May 21, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 21, 2007 | Closed |
Inspection 309236248 OPENED JUL 25, 2005Closed
Seasons Pass, Brunswick, OH 44212 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction |
Serious | $750 | $750 | Aug 1, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $750 | Aug 1, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 304484835 OPENED NOV 20, 2001Closed
Montville Dr., Medina, OH 44258 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.153(j) · Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas) |
Serious | $900 | $500 | Dec 11, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $6,000 | $2,000 | Dec 11, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 304481492 OPENED APR 26, 2001Closed
Prestwick Point, Hartville, OH 44632 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $625 | $438 | May 14, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(2) · Trench protection |
Serious | $625 | $438 | May 14, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16) · Ladders in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 303483747 OPENED AUG 15, 2000Closed
Prestwick Point, Hartville, OH 44632 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction |
Serious | $500 | $350 | Aug 25, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(g)(2) · Trench protection |
Serious | $625 | $500 | Aug 25, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16) · Ladders in construction |
Other-than-serious | $500 | $0 | Aug 25, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 302511050 OPENED DEC 22, 1999Closed
Station Rd South Of Law Rd., Valley City, OH 44280 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $600 | $600 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $600 | $600 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $750 | $750 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 7, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 103013553 OPENED NOV 13, 1996Closed
6887 Lafayette Rd., Lafayette, OH 44256 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.152(g)(11) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $225 | $225 | Nov 18, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $225 | $225 | Nov 18, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.651(d) · Excavations |
Serious | $225 | $225 | Nov 18, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Nov 18, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Nov 18, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(d)(1) · Medical services and first aid |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Nov 18, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1996 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Medina site logged 4 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 172 workers: 2.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.1 for its industry. Those cases cost 2 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fechko Excavating LLC Medina · 2025 | 172 | 4 | 1 | 2.2 | 0.1 |
| Fechko Excavating Inc. Medina · 2017 | 84 | 1 | 0 | 2.7 | 0.1 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i)
(5) Transportation. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with this section in a manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) and regulations issued under that Act by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR subtitle B).
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3)
(3) Unauthorized personnel shall not be permitted to ride on powered industrial trucks. A safe place to ride shall be provided where riding of trucks is authorized.
29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.
29 CFR 1926.102 · Eye and face protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction
29 CFR 1926.152 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1926.153 · Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas)
29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs
29 CFR 1926.200 · Accident prevention signs and tags
29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training
29 CFR 1926.50 · Medical services and first aid
29 CFR 1926.651 · Excavations
29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection
29 CFR 1926.753 · Hoisting and rigging
Other site preparation contractors employers in Ohio
- Hallmark Excavating Inc Willoughby · 17 citations · $16,676
- S.E.T., Inc. Lima · 7 citations · $26,010
- Kmu Trucking and Excavating, Inc. Avon Lake · 6 citations · $10,205
- M. Campbell Contracting LLC Stow · 12 citations · $10,060
- Tri-Mor Corporation Lakewood · 5 citations · $13,942
- Williams and Sons Excavating LLC Sunbury · 10 citations · $33,676
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