Establishment profile
HILLS MATERIALS CO
NATIONAL STREET AT NINTH, Belle Fourche, SD, 57717
Summary
HILLS MATERIALS CO has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 46 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 58th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 5,900 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 72nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 46 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HILLS MATERIALS CO appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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
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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0028 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1979 | Aug 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0200 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1979 | Aug 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0202 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1979 | Aug 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0650 F | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1979 | Aug 1979 |
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. Peer group: 5,900 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HILLS MATERIALS CO. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 HILLS MATERIALS CO. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 46+ years. Most recent activity: 46 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 HILLS MATERIALS CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in SD — for HILLS MATERIALS CO, 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 HILLS MATERIALS CO 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. 100 citations · 8S&S · 75 contractor · $13,006 proposed / $11,971 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6418196 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $465 |
| 6426948 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 6426009 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 7938804 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $468 |
| 7938803 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $468 |
| 7939208 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | May 2007 | — | No | HighNegligence | $392 | $313 |
| 6587974 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jan 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $308 | $308 |
| 6418199 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $285 | $185 |
| 6418197 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $285 | $185 |
| 7939142 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Feb 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $268 | $268 |
| 8751350 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | May 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8751388 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $243 | $100 |
| 7937696 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Apr 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $191 | $191 |
| 6588971 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Mar 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6426012 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 6327993 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $162 | $100 |
| 7937698 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $154 | $60 |
| 7937693 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Apr 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 7937688 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Apr 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 6426950 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6588019 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $117 | $100 |
| 6426210 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6426031 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6426025 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $100 |
| 6426011 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6418068 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8751387 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8824019 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8751385 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6588755 | P.Q. 3144 (Fast Pack) Fall River, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Mar 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8592803 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6588576 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6588574 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6588573 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6588572 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6589026 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6427346 | P.Q. 3144 (Fast Pack) Fall River, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6427345 | P.Q. 3144 (Fast Pack) Fall River, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426961 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426960 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426958 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426956 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426954 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426953 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426952 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426951 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6588020 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6588018 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6427003 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jan 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426403 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426402 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426401 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6418198 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6418195 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Sep 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426212 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426211 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426209 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426029 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426013 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426010 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7939320 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7939319 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7939317 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6327992 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Oct 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6327893 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7938561 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $80 |
| 7939287 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Aug 2006 | — | No | HighNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7939036 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jun 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938713 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Jun 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7937953 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Mar 2005 | — | No | HighNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938660 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Mar 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938654 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938653 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938652 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938651 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938650 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938649 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938648 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938647 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938646 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Jan 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7938611 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Dec 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7937701 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7937699 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7937695 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7937694 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7937690 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7937689 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Apr 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7915320 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Nov 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6278397 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Dec 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 4653281 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7935367 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jan 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7935366 | Centennial Quarry Lawrence, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jan 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7935821 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7935820 | Rapid City Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7935655 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Aug 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7935654 | PQ 2508 Lawrence, SD | Aug 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7919718 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7919717 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7919716 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Nov 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7918514 | Hot Springs Quarry Pennington, SD contractor: Hills Materials Company | Jul 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)
Company-level in SD — for HILLS MATERIALS CO, 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 HILLS MATERIALS CO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-016307 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2002 | Feb 2002 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-016086 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2001 | Oct 2001 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-015968 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2001 | May 2001 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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 HILLS MATERIALS CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HILLS MATERIALS CO. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HILLS MATERIALS CO. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-23 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-08-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
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 HILLS MATERIALS CO 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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- What is HILLS MATERIALS CO's OSHA violation history?
- HILLS MATERIALS CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $0 in total penalties.