Establishment profile
C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC
75/BARRETT PARKWAY, KENNESAW, GA, 30144
237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Summary
C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $14,100 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 254 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 8 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $14,100 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G01 | 1 | 1 | $3,300 | May 1998 | May 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 J02 | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | May 1998 | May 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | May 1998 | May 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1053 B01 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G04 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1998 | May 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1998 | May 1998 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 2373 within GA. Peer group: 254 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., 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 C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC. 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 C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in GA — for C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., 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 C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., 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. 7 citations · 4S&S · 7 contractor · $1,059 proposed / $1,034 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6080486 | KENNESAW QUARRY Cobb, GA contractor: C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. | Dec 2005 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $254 | $229 |
| 8632931 | Forest Park Quarry Clayton, GA contractor: C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6077736 | 5 R Constructors LLC Clayton, GA contractor: C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. | Feb 2004 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 8632933 | Forest Park Quarry Clayton, GA contractor: C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8635293 | Forest Park Quarry Clayton, GA contractor: C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8635292 | Forest Park Quarry Clayton, GA contractor: C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. | Sep 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8632932 | Forest Park Quarry Clayton, GA contractor: C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. | Mar 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
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 GA — for C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC, 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 C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC 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-327278 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | Closed | 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 C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-28 | Referral | 3 | 1 | $8,800 | |
| 1998-02-26 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | |
| 1998-02-26 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $4,300 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- SOUTHERN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.DOUGLAS — 2 federal enforcement records
- C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO.CARROLLTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc.JEFFERSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SOUTHERN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.ALBANY — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC's OSHA violation history?
- C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $14,100 in total penalties.
- How does C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC operates in the highway, street, and bridge construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.