Inspection 347758765 OPENED SEP 12, 2024Closed
I -55 & State Route 143, Edwardsville, IL 62025 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1981, OSHA inspectors have visited Keller Construction, Inc. in Illinois 18 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Sep 12, 2024 after a complaint, in Edwardsville.
In all, OSHA issued 44 citation items: 19 serious and 25 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $35,916; today they stand at $26,662, 26% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.652 (trench protection), 8 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Keller Construction, Inc. averages $5,001 across 3 cited inspections.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Keller Construction, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 341381002 OPENED APR 7, 2016Closed
Highway 162, Maryville, IL 62062 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 6, 2016: Employee is burned when striking buried gas line, later dies
At 3:00 p.m. on April 6, 2016, Employee #1 operated a Caterpillar Reclaimer/Mixer (Model Number RM350B, Serial Number CATRM350EAXW00297) over an existing gravel roadway to grade a new entrance for a multi-housing sub-division. The Reclaimer/Mixer was able to cut into the ground a maximum of 18-inches. The machine struck an underground 10-inch diameter high pressure natural gas line creating a 9 inch long by 3 inch wide hole. The natural gas ignited. Other employees were working in the area at the time of the incident. Employee #1 was burned on the back and arms and died from injuries. injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(3) · Excavations |
Serious | $7,000 | $6,000 | Jul 27, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 341313922 OPENED MAR 10, 2016Closed
Old Saint Louis Road & Cherry Street, Hartford, IL 62048 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $3,080 | $2,002 | May 12, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 340662204 OPENED MAY 28, 2015Closed
Road To Well, West Of Stadium Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62026 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 28, 2015 (fatal): Employee is crushed by rolled over road compactor and is kil
At 4:14 p.m. on May 28, 2015, an employee was operating an Ingersoll Rand DD-24, Model# TTEC 20618, 48 inch wide articulating compactor, and was engaged in removing the compactor from the job site by loading onto a truck trailer. The employee backed the compactor approximately 35 feet, crossing from the south side of the roadway to the north side. The compactor was driven onto the three foot wide grave shoulder installed alongside the asphalt roadway when the gravel gave way, causing the compactor to turn on its side and slide down the 16 feet deep, 42 degree ravine. The employee was crushed and killed by the compactor at the bottom of the ravine and suffered fatal trauma to chest and abdomen.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Nov 3, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 313014227 OPENED JAN 19, 2010Closed
W Pontoon Road & Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs |
Other-than-serious | $1,750 | $1,750 | Feb 11, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(12) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $3,500 | $2,450 | Feb 11, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(iii) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.701(b) · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,225 | Feb 11, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 303822290 OPENED AUG 13, 2005Closed
Evergreen Drive And Il Rte. 157, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction |
Other-than-serious | $446 | $100 | Aug 22, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 303821771 OPENED JUN 7, 2005Closed
4251 State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Other-than-serious | $1,750 | $0 | Jul 28, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 303818686 OPENED JUL 15, 2003Closed
Hwy 159 And Hollywood Heights Rd., Caseyville, IL 62232 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
10 older inspections
Inspection 303816144 OPENED JUN 11, 2002Closed
Hwy 159 And Hollywood Heights Rd., Caseyville, IL 62232 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(d) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $1,400 | $500 | Aug 16, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Other-than-serious | $3,500 | $1,500 | Aug 16, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(4) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 16, 2002 | Final |
Inspection 103283339 OPENED OCT 3, 1989Closed
Broadway Street Bridge, Venice, IL 62090 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.28(a) · Personal protective equipment |
Serious | $280 | $224 | Oct 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1989 | Closed |
Inspection 103283198 OPENED AUG 29, 1989Closed
Broadway Street Bridge, Venice, IL 62090 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(1) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $200 | $200 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $640 | $640 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(10) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $200 | $200 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.451(d)(10) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $640 | $640 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $640 | $640 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 | Serious | $350 | $350 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.50(f) · Medical services and first aid |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1926.59(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1926.59(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1926.150(a)(4) · Fire protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1989 | Closed |
Inspection 103283107 OPENED AUG 10, 1989Closed
Fields Crossing Subdivision On Rt. 159, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.59(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.59(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1989 | Closed |
Inspection 102583416 OPENED AUG 9, 1988Closed
Graney Road, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 · 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(k) · Trench protection |
Serious | $420 | $231 | Aug 18, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction |
Serious | $490 | $270 | Aug 18, 1988 | Closed |
Inspection 101663284 OPENED NOV 19, 1987Closed
10 Glen Hollow Drive, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 · 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(c) · Trench protection |
Serious | $350 | $210 | Nov 20, 1987 | Closed |
Inspection 100084912 OPENED JAN 17, 1986Closed
In Front Of 42 Matterhorn, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 · 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) · Trench protection |
Serious | $160 | $160 | Jan 29, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(h) · Trench protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1986 | Closed |
Inspection 100084938 OPENED JAN 17, 1986Closed
Behind 10 Pleasant Trail, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 · 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) · Trench protection |
Serious | $280 | $280 | Jan 29, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.650(e) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(h) · Trench protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1986 | Closed |
Inspection 15715121 OPENED NOV 2, 1983Closed
Il Route 111 At College Ave, Alton, IL 62002 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.28(a) · Personal protective equipment |
Serious | $90 | $90 | Nov 8, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(c) · Medical services and first aid |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.50(f) · Medical services and first aid |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.550(b)(2) · [Reserved] |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 1983 | Closed |
Inspection 15728520 OPENED SEP 10, 1981Closed
Three Miles North West, Hardin, IL 62047 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 14, 1981 | 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 Glen Carbon site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 66 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.2 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keller Construction, Inc. Glen Carbon · 2025 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.2 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Apr 6, 2016, Maryville: Hospitalization · heat (thermal) burns, unspecified · nonclassifiable
An employee was operating a soil stabilizer when the equipment struck a high-pressure natural gas pipeline. The pipeline burst into flames and exploded, causing burns to the employee.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1903.2 · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)
(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
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 1926.150 · Fire protection
29 CFR 1926.150(a)(4)
(4) All firefighting equipment shall be periodically inspected and maintained in operating condition. Defective equipment shall be immediately replaced.
29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs
29 CFR 1926.28 · Personal protective equipment
29 CFR 1926.350 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1926.404 · Ground-fault protection on job sites
29 CFR 1926.405 · Job-site wiring
29 CFR 1926.450 · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
29 CFR 1926.451 · Scaffolds, general requirements
29 CFR 1926.50 · Medical services and first aid
29 CFR 1926.500 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.503 · Fall protection training in construction
29 CFR 1926.550 · [Reserved]
29 CFR 1926.59 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1926.650 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
29 CFR 1926.651 · Excavations
29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection
29 CFR 1926.701 · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
Other highway, street, and bridge construction employers in Illinois
- Erienna Township Highway Department Morris · 2 citations · $0
- Macoupin County - Highway Dept Carlinville · 7 citations · $0
- Crawford County - Highway Dept West York · 3 citations · $0
- Tazewell County - Highway Dept Tremont · 1 citation · $0
- Warren County - Highway Dept Monmouth · 2 citations · $0
- Marion County - Highway Dept Salem · 2 citations · $0
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.