Establishment profile
BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC
15324 NORTH HIGHWAY 59, MERCED, CA, 95348
212321 — Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Summary
BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $1,170 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 59th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,687 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 39th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and CPSC product recalls 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, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $1,170 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | $560 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 7014 G | 1 | 1 | $560 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 3944 C | 1 | 1 | $50 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
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 2123 within CA. Peer group: 1,687 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES 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 BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 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 BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES 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 BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES 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. 23 citations · 2S&S · 23 contractor · $1,615 proposed / $1,615 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6370564 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Jul 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 8609433 | Clements Rock Plant San Joaquin, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates, Inc. | Jul 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8609432 | Clements Rock Plant San Joaquin, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates, Inc. | Jul 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8609431 | Clements Rock Plant San Joaquin, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates, Inc. | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8609430 | Clements Rock Plant San Joaquin, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates, Inc. | Jul 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6393502 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Dec 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393499 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Dec 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393498 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Dec 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393497 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Dec 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393500 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Jul 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6379570 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | May 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393501 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Apr 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6379530 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6379529 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6379496 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Dec 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6370586 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Aug 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6370563 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Jul 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6370562 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Jul 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6370561 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Jul 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6370560 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Jul 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6379039 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Feb 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6379038 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Feb 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6379037 | Snelling Plant/George Reed Inc Merced, CA contractor: Black Diamond Aggregates | Feb 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
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 BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC. 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 BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The stainless steel pick in the handgrip can break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, posing a risk of injury.. Most recent recall: 2016-03-30. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-30 | Planned | 2 | — | $1,120 | |
| 2005-07-26 | Planned | 1 | — | $50 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES 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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- What is BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC's OSHA violation history?
- BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $1,170 in total penalties.
- How does BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BLACK DIAMOND AGGREGATES INC operates in the construction sand and gravel mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.