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29 CFR 1926.652 · Colorado · since October 1, 2024

Excavation Protective Systems in Colorado: OSHA citations since October 2024

44 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.652 at inspected sites in Colorado, from 40 inspections.

From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 44 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.652 at inspected sites in Colorado, from 40 inspections: 23 issued in FY2025 and 21 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 709 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 49 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Colorado.

The latest 5 inspections in Colorado under 29 CFR 1926.652

Newest first, every industry. Each line shows the inspection's item with the largest current penalty under the section.

  • Aug 25, 2026 · An employer in utility system construction in Boulder

    1926.652(a)(1), serious, $3,972 penalty; 2 items under 29 CFR 1926.652 in this inspection, $7,944 in current penalties for all of them. Case closed Sep 22, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348953209 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Utility System Construction.

  • Aug 21, 2026 · WELLS EXCAVATING LLC in Whitewater

    1926.652(g)(2), serious, no penalty. Case closed Sep 15, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348781659 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Utility System Construction.

  • Aug 21, 2026 · CAMERON & COMPANY, INC. in Whitewater

    1926.652(g)(2), other-than-serious, $2,300 current penalty ($5,628 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348781634 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Nonresidential Building Construction.

  • Aug 12, 2026 · HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC in Erie

    1926.652(a)(1), other-than-serious, no penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348870080 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

  • Jul 30, 2026 · VALLEY PUMP & DRILLING COMPANY in South Fork

    1926.652(a)(1), serious, $2,128 current penalty ($3,547 as first proposed). Case closed Aug 27, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348948563 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Utility System Construction.

Paragraphs cited: 1926.652(a)(1) (33), 1926.652(g)(2) (3), 1926.652(g)(1)(ii) (3), 1926.652(g)(1)(iii) (1), 1926.652(c)(2)(ii) (1). The data classify 2 repeat items, 24 serious items and 18 other-than-serious items. Federal OSHA recorded all of them.

Colorado against the other states

In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1926.652 were Texas (75), Illinois (52), Pennsylvania (36), Wisconsin (30) and Ohio (30). Colorado had 23; 8 places had more. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Colorado.

Who enforces in Colorado

Colorado has no OSHA-approved State Plan, so federal OSHA inspects private workplaces there, from its Denver Area Office and Englewood Area Office. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: Colorado State University (Health & Safety Consultation Program). OSHA's list of State Plans.

Next steps for a Colorado employer

HazComFast count from Department of Labor OSHA data extracted October 21, 2026, every industry, federal 29 CFR numbers only, deleted items left out; names and penalties as recorded, subparts as in the eCFR of October 20, 2026; FY2026 still incomplete. Method. Not legal advice.