Summary
BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 42 years of recorded history, with $900 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 18,456 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 42 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC 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, CPSC product recalls, 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $900 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 B | 1 | 1 | $235 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | $130 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0102 A01 | 1 | 1 | $115 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 P | 1 | 1 | $110 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0152 A01 | 1 | 1 | $110 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0152 D04 | 1 | 1 | $110 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0302 B07 | 1 | 1 | $90 | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A09 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 |
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: 18,456 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC. 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 BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 42+ years. Most recent activity: 42 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 BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IA — for BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS 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 BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS 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. 100 citations · 81S&S · 78 contractor · $381,214 proposed / $332,748 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9483588 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $26,723 | $17,400 |
| 9383433 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Dec 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $18,846 | $12,636 |
| 9383432 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Dec 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $18,846 | $18,646 |
| 9483890 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Oct 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $17,703 | $12,000 |
| 6490646 | PLANT NO 2 Winneshiek, IA | Sep 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| 9482215 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jun 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $13,685 | $6,832 |
| 6494812 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $10,437 | $7,300 |
| 9483587 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,955 | $7,955 |
| 8851815 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | May 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,176 | $3,542 |
| 8852633 | PLANT #3 Winneshiek, IA | Sep 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,458 | $6,458 |
| 8852631 | PLANT #3 Winneshiek, IA | Sep 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,458 | $6,458 |
| 8851814 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | May 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,458 | $6,458 |
| 9483589 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $6,159 | $6,159 |
| 8851873 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,080 | $5,080 |
| 9383126 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,717 | $4,717 |
| 9382225 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Feb 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,466 | $4,466 |
| 9483234 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,464 | $4,464 |
| 9483233 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,464 | $4,464 |
| 9483026 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,464 | $4,464 |
| 9482134 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,121 | $4,121 |
| 9383121 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,019 | $4,019 |
| 9382229 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Feb 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,019 | $4,019 |
| 9489216 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,917 | $3,917 |
| 8851064 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,784 | $3,784 |
| 8851063 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,784 | $3,784 |
| 9383435 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Dec 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,710 | $1,243 |
| 9383434 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Dec 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,710 | $3,710 |
| 9483098 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Apr 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,573 | $3,573 |
| 9482093 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jun 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,511 | $3,511 |
| 9482083 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jun 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,511 | $3,511 |
| 9482082 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jun 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,511 | $3,511 |
| 9482079 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jun 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,511 | $3,511 |
| 9383153 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jan 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,511 | $3,511 |
| 8852226 | PLANT NO 5 Winneshiek, IA | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,400 | $2,400 |
| 9489220 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| 9489219 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| 6182385 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Mar 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,300 | $2,310 |
| 8950608 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Feb 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,098 | $695 |
| 9482301 | PLANT NO 4 Winneshiek, IA | Aug 2019 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,070 | $3,070 |
| 9697744 | Green Limestone Crushing Plant #1 Floyd, IA | Feb 2026 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,022 | — |
| 9697743 | Green Limestone Crushing Plant #1 Floyd, IA | Feb 2026 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,022 | $3,022 |
| 6494825 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| 6494817 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| 6494814 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,901 | $2,300 |
| 9483536 | PLANT NO 1 Winneshiek, IA | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,811 | $2,811 |
| 9483861 | PLANT NO 4 Winneshiek, IA | Jul 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,811 | $2,811 |
| 9483816 | PLANT NO 4 Winneshiek, IA | May 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,811 | $2,811 |
| 9482087 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jun 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,763 | $2,763 |
| 9482213 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jun 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $2,763 | $2,763 |
| 8745770 | PLANT NO 4 Winneshiek, IA | Apr 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,748 | $2,748 |
| 6182383 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Mar 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,700 | $1,890 |
| 8894837 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| 9383785 | PLANT NO 6 Winneshiek, IA | Apr 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,595 | $2,595 |
| 9483032 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| 9483031 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| 9483921 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jan 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $2,422 | $2,422 |
| 9482297 | PLANT NO 4 Winneshiek, IA | Aug 2019 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,421 | $2,421 |
| 9483887 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Oct 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| 9483050 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jan 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| 9382306 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| 8851031 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Dec 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $2,282 | $1,574 |
| 8895463 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,214 | $2,214 |
| 8895305 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,214 | $2,214 |
| 6550871 | PLANT NO 5 Winneshiek, IA | Sep 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $1,500 |
| 6182794 | PLANT NO 1 Winneshiek, IA | Dec 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 7845183 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jun 2005 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $1,399 |
| 9488359 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,759 | $1,759 |
| 8895303 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,741 | $1,741 |
| 8895199 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,741 | $1,741 |
| 8894918 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,741 | $1,741 |
| 9382309 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,710 | $1,710 |
| 6551322 | PLANT NO 4 Winneshiek, IA | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,657 | $1,657 |
| 6550831 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,657 | $1,657 |
| 8895340 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Feb 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,633 | $1,633 |
| 9382618 | Stripping Crew #1 Winneshiek, IA | May 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,579 | $1,579 |
| 9482138 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,577 | $1,577 |
| 9699157 | Stripping Crew #2 Winneshiek, IA | Mar 2025 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| 8951138 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Sep 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,547 | $1,547 |
| 9383127 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,539 | $1,539 |
| 8851065 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Feb 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 6197381 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Aug 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8950715 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| 9382227 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Feb 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,421 | $1,421 |
| 8951742 | Stripping Crew #1 Winneshiek, IA | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,421 | $1,421 |
| 8745177 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 6495113 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Mar 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 6495112 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Mar 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 6495111 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Mar 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 9483542 | PLANT NO 7 Winneshiek, IA | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,404 | $1,404 |
| 8951139 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Sep 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| 8950713 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| 9488387 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jan 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| 9483235 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Nov 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,345 | $1,345 |
| 6197316 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | May 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,337 | $1,337 |
| 8950944 | Screen Plant #1 Winneshiek, IA | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,319 | $1,319 |
| 8852483 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Oct 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 8852479 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Oct 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 8851867 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 8851079 | Knoxville Mine Marion, IA contractor: Bruening Rock Products Inc | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,000 |
| 6551325 | PLANT NO 4 Winneshiek, IA | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
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 BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS 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 BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-14 | Planned | 9 | 7 | $900 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC 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.
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- What is BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC's OSHA violation history?
- BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 9 violations and $900 in total penalties.