Establishment profile
CHESTER GRANITE CO.
2200 ALGERIE RD., BLANDFORD, MA, 01008
327991 — Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
Summary
CHESTER GRANITE CO. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 19 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 27th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 268 employers. 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
CHESTER GRANITE CO. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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,
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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2006 | Nov 2006 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 3279 within MA. Peer group: 268 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHESTER GRANITE CO.. 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 CHESTER GRANITE CO.. 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 CHESTER GRANITE CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MA — for CHESTER GRANITE CO., 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 CHESTER GRANITE CO. 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. 75 citations · 12S&S · $10,656 proposed / $10,656 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8794278 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2013 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 9529270 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $328 | $328 |
| 6537585 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 5045338 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Aug 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9808901 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9806900 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9808902 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Apr 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9804791 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Oct 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9805750 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Sep 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9718325 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Mar 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9416091 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 9310239 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jun 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $134 | $134 |
| 9669162 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jul 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9669161 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jul 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9669163 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Apr 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9529384 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Feb 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9529268 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9529267 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jun 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9529204 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9524249 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jun 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9524248 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jun 2020 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9521378 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Feb 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9521377 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Feb 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9521376 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Feb 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9460440 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Apr 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9416090 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9366579 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9366578 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9366577 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Apr 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9366542 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8808458 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8573277 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jul 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 9318235 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9318234 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9318233 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9318232 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9310240 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jun 2016 | — | No | HighNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8923719 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8808460 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8808459 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8808457 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8801709 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | May 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8801708 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | May 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8801707 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | May 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8794283 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8794282 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8794281 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8794280 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8794279 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8794806 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Aug 2013 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8794805 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8711062 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8711061 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8707047 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Aug 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8707046 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Aug 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8654183 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8654182 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8654181 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8654180 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8654179 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8648335 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8648334 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8581367 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8573276 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8573275 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8573274 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6537584 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6536581 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jul 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6536580 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6531732 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6531731 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6531730 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6531729 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Feb 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6056129 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | Apr 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 5099367 | CHESTER GRANITE CO Berkshire, MA | May 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | — | — |
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 CHESTER GRANITE CO.. 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 CHESTER GRANITE CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHESTER GRANITE CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CHESTER GRANITE CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-02 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in cut stone and stone product manufacturing within MA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SUDBURY GRANITE & MARBLE, INC.MENDON — 2 federal enforcement records
- FLETCHER GRANITE CO., INC.WESTFORD — 2 federal enforcement records
- JR VINAGRO CORPORATIONPEABODY — 2 federal enforcement records
- GRANITE CREATIONSWILBRAHAM — 2 federal enforcement records
- BEDROCK GRANITE COMPANY, INCNORTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- STONE SURFACES, INC.WOBURN — 2 federal enforcement records
- HOLBROOK GRANITE AND MARBLE CORPHOLBROOK — 2 federal enforcement records
- NATURAL MARBLE AND GRANITEMILFORD — 2 federal enforcement records
- FRANGIOSO GRANITE, INC.BRAINTREE — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTH SHORE MARBLE AND GRANITE, INC.DANVERS — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHESTER GRANITE CO. 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 CHESTER GRANITE CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- CHESTER GRANITE CO. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $0 in total penalties.
- How does CHESTER GRANITE CO.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- CHESTER GRANITE CO. operates in the cut stone and stone product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.2.