Establishment profile
GERKEN MATERIALS INC.
600 S. RIVER ROAD, WATERVILLE, OH, 43566
324121 — Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
Summary
GERKEN MATERIALS INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 36 years of recorded history, with $700 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 32nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 80 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 36 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GERKEN MATERIALS 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
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 · $700 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Oct 1989 | Oct 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
Below average violations in NAICS 3241 within OH. Peer group: 80 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GERKEN MATERIALS 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.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for GERKEN MATERIALS INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 36+ years. Most recent activity: 36 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 GERKEN MATERIALS INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in OH — for GERKEN MATERIALS 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 GERKEN MATERIALS 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. 57 citations · 15S&S · 8 contractor · $6,260 proposed / $6,260 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9853066 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | May 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $492 | $492 |
| 9853059 | Genoa Limestone Plant 1 Ottawa, OH contractor: Gerken Materials Inc | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $221 | $221 |
| 9661922 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $187 | $187 |
| 6167485 | Bluffton Stone Company LLC. Allen, OH contractor: Gerken Materials Inc | Jun 2005 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 5110128 | Paulding Aggregates- Jaw # 311-JC01 Paulding, OH | Nov 2025 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5110127 | Paulding Aggregates- Jaw # 311-JC01 Paulding, OH | Nov 2025 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6553501 | Paulding Aggregates- Jaw # 311-JC01 Paulding, OH | Apr 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6553500 | Paulding Aggregates- Jaw # 311-JC01 Paulding, OH | Apr 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9804938 | Paulding Aggregates- Jaw # 311-JC01 Paulding, OH | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9804937 | Paulding Aggregates- Jaw # 311-JC01 Paulding, OH | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6145396 | PORT CLINTON STONE YD. Ottawa, OH | Jan 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $140 | $140 |
| 8710794 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Apr 2013 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 9526039 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Nov 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9522771 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9415470 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Jan 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9415469 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Jan 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 7834508 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | Dec 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $113 | $113 |
| 7834507 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | Dec 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $113 | $113 |
| 7834505 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | Dec 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $113 | $113 |
| 6500445 | Custar Stone Company Wood, OH contractor: Gerken Materials Inc | Dec 2009 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6500444 | Custar Stone Company Wood, OH contractor: Gerken Materials Inc | Dec 2009 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8714533 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Mar 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8797991 | Bluffton Stone Company LLC. Allen, OH contractor: Gerken Materials Inc | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8795747 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Apr 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8795741 | Bluffton Stone Company LLC. Allen, OH contractor: Gerken Materials Inc | Apr 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8795707 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Nov 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8794749 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Aug 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8708679 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8706076 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Aug 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8706074 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Aug 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8649977 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6559478 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Apr 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6559415 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Oct 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6500592 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | May 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6500591 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | May 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6410557 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Mar 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6403301 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6403300 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6403299 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | May 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6403228 | Gerken Materials Inc Wood, OH | Jan 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6167942 | Custar Stone Company Wood, OH contractor: Gerken Materials Inc | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6167941 | Custar Stone Company Wood, OH contractor: Gerken Materials Inc | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7834506 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | Dec 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $90 | $90 |
| 6166507 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | Oct 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6146163 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | May 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6146162 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | May 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6146882 | PORT CLINTON STONE YD. Ottawa, OH | Nov 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145961 | PORT CLINTON STONE YD. Ottawa, OH | Jun 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145960 | PORT CLINTON STONE YD. Ottawa, OH | Jun 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6146819 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | Jun 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6146818 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | Jun 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6145397 | PORT CLINTON STONE YD. Ottawa, OH | Jan 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7833350 | PORT CLINTON STONE YD. Ottawa, OH | Dec 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7834510 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | Dec 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7834509 | PIONEER SAND PIT Williams, OH | Dec 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7834427 | Gerken River Dredge Henry, OH | Oct 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7834426 | Gerken River Dredge Henry, OH | Oct 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
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 GERKEN MATERIALS 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 GERKEN MATERIALS INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GERKEN MATERIALS INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GERKEN MATERIALS INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-30 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $700 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GERKEN MATERIALS 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GERKEN MATERIALS INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GERKEN MATERIALS INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $700 in total penalties.
- How does GERKEN MATERIALS INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GERKEN MATERIALS INC. operates in the asphalt paving mixture and block manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2.