Establishment profile
BETTER MATERIALS CO.
SWAMP RD. & RT. 232, PENNS PARK, PA, 18943
212319 — Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying
Summary
BETTER MATERIALS CO. has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 21 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BETTER MATERIALS CO. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 2123 within PA. Peer group: 29 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BETTER MATERIALS CO.. 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 BETTER MATERIALS CO.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 BETTER MATERIALS CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in PA — for BETTER MATERIALS CO., 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 BETTER MATERIALS CO. 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. 12 citations · 4S&S · 10 contractor · $1,203 proposed / $1,203 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7727708 | Springfield Pike Surface Quarry Fayette, PA | Apr 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $242 | $242 |
| 7727707 | Springfield Pike Surface Quarry Fayette, PA | Apr 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $242 | $242 |
| 7742343 | JIM MOUNTAIN QUARRY Somerset, PA contractor: Better Materials Corp | Nov 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 6003610 | JIM MOUNTAIN QUARRY Somerset, PA contractor: Better Materials Corp | Aug 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $113 | $113 |
| 6005529 | JIM MOUNTAIN QUARRY Somerset, PA contractor: Better Materials Corp | Sep 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7741387 | JIM MOUNTAIN QUARRY Somerset, PA contractor: Better Materials Corp | Mar 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7741386 | JIM MOUNTAIN QUARRY Somerset, PA contractor: Better Materials Corp | Mar 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6003609 | JIM MOUNTAIN QUARRY Somerset, PA contractor: Better Materials Corp | Aug 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7743252 | JIM MOUNTAIN QUARRY Somerset, PA contractor: Better Materials Corp | Sep 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7743251 | JIM MOUNTAIN QUARRY Somerset, PA contractor: Better Materials Corp | Sep 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7727710 | JIM MOUNTAIN QUARRY Somerset, PA contractor: Better Materials Corp | May 2001 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7727709 | JIM MOUNTAIN QUARRY Somerset, PA contractor: Better Materials Corp | May 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BETTER MATERIALS CO.. 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 BETTER MATERIALS CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BETTER MATERIALS CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BETTER MATERIALS CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-12 | 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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- Eastern Industries, Inc.Clifford — 2 federal enforcement records
- Pioneer AggregatesWilkes Barre — 2 federal enforcement records
- EASTERN INDUSTRIESCLIFFORD TOWNSHIP — 1 federal enforcement record
- EUREKA STONE QUARRYSTERLING — 1 federal enforcement record
- GILL QUARRIES INCEAST NORRITON — 1 federal enforcement record
- LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY, LLCFLEETWOOD — 1 federal enforcement record
- BEN HAL MININGCLEARFIELD — 1 federal enforcement record
- POTTSTOWN TRAP ROCK QUARRIES, INC.DOUGLASSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BETTER MATERIALS CO. 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 BETTER MATERIALS CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- BETTER MATERIALS CO. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does BETTER MATERIALS CO.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BETTER MATERIALS CO. operates in the other crushed and broken stone mining and quarrying industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.