Establishment profile
GRADEX INC
4200 EAST 96TH STREET, CARMEL, IN, 46032
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
GRADEX INC has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 4 inspections over 30 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 61st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,607 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 4 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GRADEX INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in 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
25% 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.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0150 C01 XIII | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1996 | Mar 1996 |
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 2389 within IN. Peer group: 1,607 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GRADEX 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 GRADEX INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 3 violations · $774 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis-Bacon (federal construction) | Oct 2013 | 1 | 3 | 3 | $774 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 3 violations · $774 in backwages · 3 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 – Oct 2013 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | Davis-Bacon | 3 | 3 | $774 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IN — for GRADEX 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 GRADEX 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. 10 citations · 3S&S · 10 contractor · $1,415 proposed / $1,415 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6563015 | HARDING STREET QUARRY-SURFACE Marion, IN contractor: Gradex, Inc | Jan 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6563013 | HARDING STREET QUARRY-SURFACE Marion, IN contractor: Gradex, Inc | Jan 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6563016 | HARDING STREET QUARRY-SURFACE Marion, IN contractor: Gradex, Inc | Jan 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 9787320 | Carmel Sand & Gravel Hamilton, IN contractor: Gradex, Inc | Feb 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6563512 | Cloverdale Quarry Putnam, IN contractor: Gradex, Inc | May 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6563511 | Cloverdale Quarry Putnam, IN contractor: Gradex, Inc | May 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6563014 | HARDING STREET QUARRY-SURFACE Marion, IN contractor: Gradex, Inc | Jan 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7819749 | HARDING STREET QUARRY-SURFACE Marion, IN contractor: Gradex, Inc | May 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6503659 | North Indianapolis Quarry & Mill Hamilton, IN contractor: Gradex, Inc | Mar 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6412501 | North Indianapolis Quarry & Mill Hamilton, IN contractor: Gradex, Inc | Sep 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
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)
Company-level in IN — for GRADEX 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 GRADEX 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.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-CA-096665 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2013 | Aug 2015 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-096022 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2013 | Aug 2015 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-075047 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2012 | Aug 2015 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
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 GRADEX INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GRADEX INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GRADEX INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-26 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-02-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-04-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-11-01 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GRADEX 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 GRADEX INC's OSHA violation history?
- GRADEX INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $0 in total penalties.
- How does GRADEX INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- GRADEX INC operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.