Establishment profile
ARD CONTRACTING, INC.
28250 CANAL RD., ORANGE BEACH, AL, 36561
238110 — Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Summary
ARD CONTRACTING, INC. has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $11,075 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 5,938 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ARD CONTRACTING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $11,075 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 E01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | May 1999 | May 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 G02 | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | May 2003 | May 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0151 A03 | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | May 1999 | May 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1051 A | 1 | 1 | $850 | May 1999 | May 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 G01 VII | 1 | 1 | — | May 1999 | May 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 F03 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1999 | May 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1052 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1999 | May 1999 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2381 within AL. Peer group: 5,938 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ARD CONTRACTING, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ARD CONTRACTING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1999 | FRACTURE,WORK RULES,CONSTRUCTION,INFECTION,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,STRUCK BY,MIDRAIL,HIP,SCAFFOLDFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ARD CONTRACTING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in AL — for ARD CONTRACTING, INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ARD CONTRACTING, INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 2 citations · 2 contractor · $248 proposed / $248 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9630897 | NATIONAL CEMENT COMPANY St Clair, AL contractor: Ard Contracting | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9495624 | NATIONAL CEMENT COMPANY St Clair, AL contractor: Ard Contracting | Oct 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in AL — for ARD CONTRACTING, INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ARD CONTRACTING, INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-CA-033151 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2001 | May 2002 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-033150 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2001 | May 2002 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-033124 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2001 | Jul 2002 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ARD CONTRACTING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ARD CONTRACTING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ARD CONTRACTING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-11 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-15 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | |
| 1999-02-25 | Accident | 6 | 6 | $9,150 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ARD CONTRACTING, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ARD CONTRACTING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- ARD CONTRACTING, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $11,075 in total penalties.
- How does ARD CONTRACTING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- ARD CONTRACTING, INC. operates in the poured concrete foundation and structure contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.
- Has ARD CONTRACTING, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving ARD CONTRACTING, INC..