Establishment profile
GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC
100 HILL STREET, KINGSPORT, TN, 37662
Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc · 1 of 27 establishments
EIN 200454569
Summary
GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC has accumulated 52 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 41 years of recorded history, with $5,660 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 39 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 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 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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 · 22 citations in this view · $5,410 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $280 | Nov 1988 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 2 | 2 | — | Nov 1988 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $900 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | $130 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | $100 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 9001.005 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 9001.101 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 D02 VIC | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F04 II | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 E02 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
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 3271 within TN. Peer group: 39 employers. This establishment has 52 OSHA violations; peer median is 11.
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 63 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.
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 GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in TN — 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. 63 citations · 10S&S · $7,984 proposed / $6,949 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6515254 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Jan 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $971 | $264 |
| 9490881 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $453 | $125 |
| 8542453 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6123487 | Millertown Knox, TN | Apr 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 7558629 | Kitty Hollow South Rhea, TN | Jun 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9770334 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Feb 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9770333 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Feb 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9770332 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Feb 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6121419 | Industry Drive Sullivan, TN | Mar 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 6121418 | Industry Drive Sullivan, TN | Mar 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9237491 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Oct 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $139 | $139 |
| 9283159 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Apr 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9283158 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Apr 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 8912998 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Aug 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $128 | $128 |
| 9235664 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Jan 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9235659 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Jan 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9425714 | Kitty Hollow South Rhea, TN | Sep 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8913000 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Aug 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8912999 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Aug 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8912997 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Aug 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8912996 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Aug 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8912995 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Aug 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8912921 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Feb 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8912920 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Feb 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8912919 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Feb 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8905673 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Sep 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8907019 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Oct 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8721566 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Jul 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 6120050 | Cash Hollow/Bowery Washington, TN | May 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $107 | $107 |
| 8823342 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Nov 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8815131 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Jun 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8733123 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8722471 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8722470 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8722469 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Jun 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8553851 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8542456 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8542455 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8542454 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8542452 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6516983 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6516982 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6510672 | Cash Hollow/Bowery Washington, TN | Apr 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6506691 | Cash Hollow/Bowery Washington, TN | Dec 2008 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6506674 | Cash Hollow/Bowery Washington, TN | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6086711 | Cash Hollow/Bowery Washington, TN | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6124487 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7776480 | Bowling Alley, Mine #21 Sullivan, TN | Apr 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6105239 | Bowling Alley, Mine #21 Sullivan, TN | Apr 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6124320 | Cash Hollow/Bowery Washington, TN | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6124318 | Cash Hollow/Bowery Washington, TN | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6124317 | Cash Hollow/Bowery Washington, TN | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6124316 | Cash Hollow/Bowery Washington, TN | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6123488 | Millertown Knox, TN | Apr 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6123486 | Millertown Knox, TN | Apr 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6122341 | Industry Drive Sullivan, TN | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6120010 | Industry Drive Sullivan, TN | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6122970 | Millertown Knox, TN | Jun 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6121392 | Industry Drive Sullivan, TN | Oct 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6121391 | Industry Drive Sullivan, TN | Oct 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6121390 | Industry Drive Sullivan, TN | Oct 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6121382 | Cash Hollow/Bowery Washington, TN | Oct 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 9490880 | Kitty Hollow-Plant Rhea, TN | Apr 2021 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 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 GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC. 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 INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-19 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $1,500 | |
| 2002-11-14 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $1,100 | |
| 1997-04-07 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1991-07-24 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-06-19 | Complaint | 15 | 4 | $630 | |
| 1988-11-08 | Complaint | 9 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-11-08 | Complaint | 17 | — | $1,530 | |
| 1988-01-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-03-20 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
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 INC is one of 27 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 27 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in this industry within TN, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BORAL BRICKS INCNASHVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by General Shale Brick, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.GREENSBORO, NC — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.GROVER, NC — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK INCKNOXVILLE, TN — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICKBLUE RIDGE, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.MONCURE, NC — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.AUGUSTA, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.ROANOKE, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICKROANOKE, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANYWATSONTOWN, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.DENVER, CO — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All General Shale Brick, Inc locationsParent rollup
- NAICS 327All employers in this industry
- Employers in TNState-wide enforcement data
- Industry in TNIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GENERAL SHALE BRICK 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.
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 27 establishments in our dataset.
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- What is GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC's OSHA violation history?
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 52 violations and $5,660 in total penalties.