Establishment profile
COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO.
5730 COLUMBIA PARKWAY, ROCKFORD, IL, 61108
Operated by Ferguson Enterprises Inc · 1 of 252 establishments
423720 — Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $14,800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 77th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 57 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 88th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $14,800 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J02 III | 1 | 1 | $8,088 | Feb 2006 | Feb 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L02 II | 1 | 1 | $4,800 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J03 | 1 | 1 | $1,063 | Feb 2006 | Feb 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 M01 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Feb 2006 | Feb 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 N04 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2006 | Feb 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
Above average violations in NAICS 4237 within IL. Peer group: 57 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY 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 COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2013 | Abdomen,Chest,Crushed,Falling Object,Powered Industrial Vehicle,Struck By,Trailer TruckFatality | 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 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for Ferguson Enterprises 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 Ferguson Enterprises 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.). 10 cases · 9 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-CA-285192 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2021 | Dec 2021 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-211578 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-206227 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2017 | Jan 2018 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-178603 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2016 | Sep 2016 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-081838 | Unfair labor practice | May 2012 | Dec 2012 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 33-RC-005136 | Representation election | Oct 2009 | Dec 2009 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 33-CA-015888 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 33-CA-015874 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2009 | May 2010 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 33-CA-015811 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 13-CA-041271 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2003 | Sep 2003 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
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 COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-07-25 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 1 | 1 | $4,800 | |
| 2005-12-30 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $10,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO. is one of 252 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Ferguson Enterprises Inc across all 252 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics) merchant wholesalers within IL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.ADDISON — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO.WOODSTOCK — 2 federal enforcement records
- PORTER PIPE & SUPPLY COADDISON — 2 federal enforcement records
- US HOSE CORPORATIONROMEOVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- CAPITOL GROUP, INCSPRINGFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNITED PIPE & SUPPLY CO.BLOOMINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- PERMATRON CORPORATIONELK GROVE VILLAGE — 1 federal enforcement record
- Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.MELROSE PARK — 1 federal enforcement record
- WAGNER & SONS PLUMBING, INC.WHEELING — 1 federal enforcement record
- C & M PIPE SUPPLYLYNWOOD — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Ferguson Enterprises Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLYCHICAGO, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLCSTOCKTON, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLCMCGREGOR, TX — 3 federal enforcement records
- FERGUSON ENTERPRISESLUBBOCK, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC.RICHMOND, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INCBEAVERTON, OR — 2 federal enforcement records
- FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INCDETROIT, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- PLUMBER'S SUPPLYST. LOUIS, MO — 2 federal enforcement records
- FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC.FRESNO, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INCGROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Ferguson Enterprises Inc locationsParent rollup
- Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant WholesalersAll employers in this industry
- Employers in ILState-wide enforcement data
- Plumbing and Heating in ILIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Ferguson Enterprises Inc, which operates 252 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $14,800 in total penalties.
- How does COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO. operates in the plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics) merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.6.
- Has COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO..