Establishment profile
BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS
800 PASSAIC AVENUE, EAST NEWARK, NJ, 07101
Summary
BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $17,650 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 69,783 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 26 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS 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
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 10 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $17,650 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 I | 2 | 2 | $6,750 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 2 | 2 | $3,200 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | May 1998 | May 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 III | 1 | 1 | $800 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $800 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 H | 1 | 1 | $575 | May 1998 | May 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 |
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. Peer group: 69,783 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 1997 | HIGHWAY,TRAFFIC ACCIDENT,VEHICLE,OBSTRUCTED VIEW,AUTOMOBILE,STRUCK BY,MOTOR VEHICLEFatality | 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 26+ years. Most recent activity: 26 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 BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NJ — for BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS, 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 BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS 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. 27 citations · 1S&S · 27 contractor · $2,423 proposed / $2,423 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7738920 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Dec 2000 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $993 | $993 |
| 7738922 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Dec 2000 | — | No | HighNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7738921 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Dec 2000 | — | No | HighNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7738919 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Dec 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7738918 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Dec 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7738917 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Dec 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7738916 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Dec 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7738915 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Dec 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7738914 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Dec 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7738913 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Dec 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7733456 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Sep 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7733455 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Sep 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7733454 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Sep 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7733453 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Sep 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7733452 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Sep 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7733451 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Sep 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719387 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719386 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719385 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719384 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719383 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719382 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719381 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719380 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719379 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719378 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7719377 | Hamburg Quarry Sussex, NJ contractor: Blue Circle Materials Inc | Mar 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $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 BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS. 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 BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-08 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-11-08 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $10,700 | |
| 1997-11-18 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $2,200 | |
| 1997-10-17 | Complaint | 7 | 5 | $4,750 |
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 BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS 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 BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS's OSHA violation history?
- BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $17,650 in total penalties.
- Has BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BLUE CIRCLE MATERIALS.