OUR SERVICES OUR WORK ABOUT US CONTACT Safety & Certifications Safe is the Star Way Safety is much more than having a documentable program—it’s an attitude. At Star, we believe safe working environments are a necessity and a priority. So we go beyond compliance. We expect all of our employees to be safety conscious and develop worksites that are evidence of that. Every employee must pledge to abide by the guidelines set forth in the Star Excavating Safety Program. It includes: Safety orientation for new employees Monthly safety meetings Safety video presentations On-site “toolbox talks” OSHA training sessions 30-hour 10-hour MSHA training sessions 24-hour 8-hour First aid and CPR Competent person training Confined space training General hazmat training Silica awareness training Guest speaker lectures on safety procedures As a testament to our commitment to safety, we have an exceptional no lost time injury record and have received numerous awards over the years, including: Builders and Contractors Association (BCA) Safety Excellence Award: Top in Category Safety Excellence Award: Zero Lost Time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Star and our employees hold various certifications and credentials, so you’ll always have an expert on your project. CHECK OUT OUR WORK Star has been a respected ABC member for years. I would highly recommend them.” J.R. GAYLOR Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky START YOUR JOB johnh@starexc.com 260.344.1311 © Copyright 2020 Knecht Excavating, Inc. | Privacy

OUR SERVICES OUR WORK ABOUT US CONTACT The Star Story Dirt Is on Our Boots—And in Our Blood The Knechts feel like they’ve always been connected to the earth. In the early to mid-20th century, they tilled the soil to grow food on the family farm. When it was his generation’s turn to take it over, Eldon bought his dad’s first bulldozer to work the land. But when agricultural times got tough, Eldon decided to see if he could use that heavy equipment to support his family in a different way. So, in 1962, he began taking small excavation jobs around northeast Indiana. And thus, Star Excavation was born. Just five years later, Eldon’s son, Lon, bought the business from his dad. From the beginning, Lon expanded the capabilities of Star to include all sorts of areas of the construction industry. Now, with decades of experience on our hands, we can tout our accomplishments across a wide spectrum—from agricultural to industrial, commercial business to environmental preservation, residential subdivisions to landfill caps and closures, and even public works projects—such as highways, schools and air bases. Even though we now have an extensive roster of clients and hundreds of projects to our name, we’re still a family-owned business and proud to call northeast Indiana home. And we can’t wait to see where we’ll get our boots dirty next. BE PART OF THE STAR STORY johnh@starexc.com 260.344.1311 © Copyright 2020 Knecht Excavating, Inc. | Privacy