Establishment profile
BEST BLOCK COMPANY
8227 BLAKELAND, LITTLETON, CO, 80125
327331 — Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Summary
BEST BLOCK COMPANY has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $17,200 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 79th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 165 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 82nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BEST BLOCK COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $17,200 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $8,000 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C02 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0026 C03 V | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 K03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 G06 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3273 within CO. Peer group: 165 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BEST BLOCK COMPANY. 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 BEST BLOCK COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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 BEST BLOCK COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BEST BLOCK COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BEST BLOCK COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 BEST BLOCK COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BEST BLOCK COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BEST BLOCK COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-24 | Referral | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-03-22 | Planned | 9 | 8 | $17,200 | |
| 1982-10-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- DANIEL MARTINEZDENVER — 1 federal enforcement record
- PAVESTONE, LLCHENDERSON — 1 federal enforcement record
- BASALITE CONCRETE PRODUCTS, LLCDENVER — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE SUMMIT PRESSED BRICK AND TILE COMPANYPUEBLO — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BEST BLOCK COMPANY 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 BEST BLOCK COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- BEST BLOCK COMPANY has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $17,200 in total penalties.
- How does BEST BLOCK COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- BEST BLOCK COMPANY operates in the concrete block and brick manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.