Establishment profile
GENERAL SHALE BRICK
2353 WEBSTER ROAD, ROANOKE, VA, 24019
Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc · 1 of 22 establishments
EIN 200454569
Summary
GENERAL SHALE BRICK has accumulated 22 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $13,313 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 46,295 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 25 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GENERAL SHALE BRICK 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
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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $13,313 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 III | 1 | 1 | $1,265 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,265 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | $1,265 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 B | 1 | 1 | $1,265 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,265 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,063 | Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 K02 IIB | 1 | 1 | $1,063 | Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 G03 III | 1 | 1 | $1,063 | Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $895 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 E01 IV | 1 | 1 | $515 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $515 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 B02 VIIA | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0333 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IIIO | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1998 | Jul 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. Peer group: 46,295 employers. This establishment has 22 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 58 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 GENERAL SHALE BRICK. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 25+ years. Most recent activity: 25 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 GENERAL SHALE BRICK. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in VA — for General Shale Brick, 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 General Shale Brick, 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. 29 citations · 5S&S · $3,457 proposed / $3,306 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6533449 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Apr 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $317 | $317 |
| 6533448 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Apr 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8634337 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Apr 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8580207 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 9879958 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Jul 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $168 | $168 |
| 9273822 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Mar 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | — |
| 9871063 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Jul 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 8634336 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Apr 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8921315 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Oct 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8812025 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Oct 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8723011 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Nov 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8723729 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Jul 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8643293 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Jul 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8639161 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8634441 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Oct 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8634335 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8579628 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8580208 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8548814 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | May 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6060970 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Nov 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6058368 | Scott Pit Scott, VA | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6031774 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Mar 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6031773 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Mar 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6031772 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Mar 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6031771 | Webster Botetourt, VA | Mar 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6038704 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Mar 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6038703 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Mar 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6038702 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Mar 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6022090 | Monkey Run Wythe, VA | Jul 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
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 GENERAL SHALE BRICK. 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 GENERAL SHALE BRICK. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GENERAL SHALE BRICK. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GENERAL SHALE BRICK. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-01-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-08-18 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $3,188 | |
| 1998-06-10 | Planned | 18 | 9 | $10,125 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
GENERAL SHALE BRICK is one of 22 establishments rolled up under the parent organization General Shale Brick, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of General Shale Brick, Inc across all 22 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by General Shale Brick, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GENERAL SHALE BRICKSOMERSET, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICKBLUE RIDGE, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK INCKINGSPORT, TN — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.AUGUSTA, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.ROANOKE, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANYWATSONTOWN, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.DENVER, CO — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.MANASSAS, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICKATLANTA, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.FAIRDALE, KY — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All General Shale Brick, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Employers in VAState-wide enforcement data
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GENERAL SHALE BRICK 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 General Shale Brick, Inc, which operates 22 establishments in our dataset.
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- GENERAL SHALE BRICK has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 22 violations and $13,312.5 in total penalties.