Establishment profile
GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.
212 S PARK RD, FAIRDALE, KY, 40118
Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc · 1 of 22 establishments
Summary
GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $3,150 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 60th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 26 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 72nd percentile. 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
GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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
50% 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $3,150 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 A02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A03 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 III | 1 | 1 | — | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 II | 1 | 1 | — | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 2006.00201 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
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 3271 within KY. Peer group: 26 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GENERAL SHALE BRICK, 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 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 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 GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in KY — 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. 12 citations · 1S&S · $960 proposed / $960 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6518564 | Coral Ridge Jefferson, KY | Apr 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7750724 | Coral Ridge Jefferson, KY | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7787519 | Coral Ridge Jefferson, KY | Apr 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7787518 | Coral Ridge Jefferson, KY | Apr 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7787517 | Coral Ridge Jefferson, KY | Apr 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7787516 | Coral Ridge Jefferson, KY | Apr 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6106873 | No 1 Mine and Mill Whitley, KY | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6106872 | No 1 Mine and Mill Whitley, KY | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6106871 | No 1 Mine and Mill Whitley, KY | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6106870 | No 1 Mine and Mill Whitley, KY | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6106869 | No 1 Mine and Mill Whitley, KY | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6106868 | No 1 Mine and Mill Whitley, KY | Sep 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, 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)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GENERAL SHALE BRICK 212 SOUTH PARK ROAD · FAIRDALE, KY, 40118 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 1 | 0 | — | Jun 2025 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-10-14 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-03-25 | Planned | 7 | 7 | $3,150 | |
| 1990-08-08 | Planned | 2 | — | $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 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 employers in this industry and state
Other employers in this industry within KY, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HANSON BRICKSTANTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- BATON, LLCLOUISVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- LOUISVILLE FIRE BRICK WORKSWOLF — 1 federal enforcement record
- OWENSBORO BRICK LLCOWENSBORO — 1 federal enforcement record
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
- 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
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.MANASSAS, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICKATLANTA, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All General Shale Brick, Inc locationsParent rollup
- NAICS 327All employers in this industry
- Employers in KYState-wide enforcement data
- Industry in KYIndustry × 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 22 establishments in our dataset.
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- What is GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $3,150 in total penalties.