Establishment profile
HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC.
OLD FREDERICKSBURG RD & VIA LA CANTERA 78257 (SPURS FACILITY-ROCK AT LA CANTERA), SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78257
238990 — All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Summary
HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 2 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $225 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 40th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 3,297 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, 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
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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $225 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0059 E01 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
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 2389 within TX. Peer group: 3,297 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, 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 HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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 HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in TX — for HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, 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 HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, 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. 9 citations · 4S&S · 9 contractor · $23,068 proposed / $23,068 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8766484 | Midlothian Quarry and Plant Ellis, TX contractor: Howell Crane & Rigging, Inc. | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $8,900 | $8,900 |
| 8766485 | Midlothian Quarry and Plant Ellis, TX contractor: Howell Crane & Rigging, Inc. | Feb 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $8,900 | $8,900 |
| 8861097 | Midlothian Quarry and Plant Ellis, TX contractor: Howell Crane & Rigging, Inc. | Mar 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| 8965781 | Midlothian Quarry and Plant Ellis, TX contractor: Howell Crane & Rigging, Inc. | Feb 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| 8766481 | Midlothian Quarry and Plant Ellis, TX contractor: Howell Crane & Rigging, Inc. | Feb 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $160 | $160 |
| 9790811 | Hunter Quarry Comal, TX contractor: Howell Crane & Rigging, Inc. | Dec 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 8965799 | Midlothian Quarry and Plant Ellis, TX contractor: Howell Crane & Rigging, Inc. | Feb 2017 | 104(g)(1) | No | LowNegligence | $129 | $129 |
| 8766483 | Midlothian Quarry and Plant Ellis, TX contractor: Howell Crane & Rigging, Inc. | Mar 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8766482 | Midlothian Quarry and Plant Ellis, TX contractor: Howell Crane & Rigging, Inc. | Mar 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $116 | $116 |
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 HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, 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 HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-08-29 | Programmed Related | 1 | 1 | $225 |
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 HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, 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 HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $225 in total penalties.
- How does HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- HOWELL CRANE & RIGGING, INC. operates in the all other specialty trade contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.6.