Establishment profile
BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO.
3151 CHARLESTON HIGHWAY, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169
Operated by Blanchard Machinery Company
EIN 590681683
Summary
BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO. has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 38 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 38 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO. 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers. Peer group: 34,404 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 78 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1988 | HEAD,FRONT END LOADER,PIN,TORCH,STRUCK BY,FLYING OBJECT,FACE,BRAIN,CONTUSIONFatality | 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 38+ years. Most recent activity: 38 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 BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in SC — for Blanchard Machinery Company, 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 Blanchard Machinery Company 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. 40 citations · 4S&S · 40 contractor · $8,668 proposed / $6,078 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8546622 | DIXIANA MINE Lexington, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Apr 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $750 | $750 |
| 6117182 | Palmetto Sand Mine Colleton, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Nov 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $745 | $100 |
| 6117811 | Pelham Quarry Spartanburg, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Apr 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $100 |
| 8813507 | Sandy Flat Quarry Greenville, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Mar 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $460 | $391 |
| 8813506 | Sandy Flat Quarry Greenville, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Mar 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $414 |
| 8635555 | ANDERSON QUARRY Anderson, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $100 |
| 8546624 | DIXIANA MINE Lexington, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Apr 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 8546612 | Loamy Sand and Gravel Kershaw, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Mar 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $100 |
| 9495746 | Rock Hill Quarry York, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Mar 2020 | — | Yes | NoNegligence | $298 | — |
| 6117812 | Pelham Quarry Spartanburg, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Apr 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $285 | $100 |
| 6117815 | Pelham Quarry Spartanburg, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Apr 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $190 | $155 |
| 9759047 | Lakeside Quarry Greenville, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $172 | $172 |
| 9822389 | Clinton Quarry Laurens, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | May 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9825233 | Georgetown II Quarry Berkeley, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9701831 | Haile Gold Mine Lancaster, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Jul 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $144 | $133 |
| 9701827 | Haile Gold Mine Lancaster, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Jul 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $144 | $133 |
| 9701826 | Haile Gold Mine Lancaster, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Jul 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $144 | $133 |
| 9753059 | LYMAN QUARRY Spartanburg, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Sep 2023 | — | No | NoNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9708390 | HARLEYVILLE MINE & PLANT Dorchester, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | May 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9708389 | HARLEYVILLE MINE & PLANT Dorchester, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | May 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9638495 | Haile Gold Mine Lancaster, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Jul 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9701830 | Haile Gold Mine Lancaster, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Jul 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9701823 | Haile Gold Mine Lancaster, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Jul 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9337441 | Kershaw Plant Kershaw, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Aug 2018 | — | No | NoNegligence | $128 | $128 |
| 6117814 | Pelham Quarry Spartanburg, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Apr 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 9630241 | Berkeley Quarry Berkeley, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Sep 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8792387 | Haile Gold Mine Lancaster, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | May 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8792386 | Haile Gold Mine Lancaster, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | May 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8901745 | BREWER SAND Chesterfield, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Oct 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8817066 | COLUMBIA QUARRY Richland, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Oct 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8899032 | Haile Gold Mine Lancaster, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Sep 2015 | — | No | NoNegligence | $100 | $75 |
| 8809740 | Amrize Holly Hill Plant Orangeburg, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8817081 | Pelham Quarry Spartanburg, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Nov 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6091496 | ANDERSON QUARRY Anderson, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | May 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8731943 | Georgetown II Quarry Berkeley, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Nov 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8630939 | JEFFERSON QUARRY Chesterfield, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Feb 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8546613 | Loamy Sand and Gravel Kershaw, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Mar 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6117304 | ANDERSON QUARRY Anderson, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Aug 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6117813 | Pelham Quarry Spartanburg, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Apr 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 5065850 | Haile Gold Mine Lancaster, SC contractor: Blanchard Machinery Co | Aug 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | — | — |
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 SC — for Blanchard Machinery Company, 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 Blanchard Machinery Company 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.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-CA-392235 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2026 | — | Open | 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 BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-19 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO. is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Blanchard Machinery Company.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Blanchard Machinery Company across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Related searches
- All Blanchard Machinery Company locationsParent rollup
- Employers in SCState-wide enforcement data
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Blanchard Machinery Company.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- Has BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BLANCHARD MACHINERY CO..