Establishment profile
JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC.
RTE 6 & RTE 178(BP GAS STATION), UTICA, IL, 61373
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 22 years of recorded history, with $735 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 33rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,389 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
JOHN POHAR & SONS, 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, 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 · $735 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 1 | 1 | $735 | Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 |
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 2371 within IL. Peer group: 2,389 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 JOHN POHAR & SONS, 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 JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IL — for JOHN POHAR & SONS, 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 JOHN POHAR & SONS, 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. 28 citations · 8S&S · 28 contractor · $3,826 proposed / $3,826 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8956357 | Utica Silica La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $544 | $544 |
| 8748279 | Northern White Sand La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Aug 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 8956352 | Utica Silica La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $271 | $271 |
| 8886591 | Ottawa Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Aug 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $185 | $185 |
| 9691775 | Ottawa Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9691772 | Ottawa Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9691771 | Ottawa Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9691770 | Ottawa Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 8944502 | Utica Silica La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Dec 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $126 | $126 |
| 8956356 | Utica Silica La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 7831372 | LaSalle Quarry and Mill La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Apr 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $113 | $113 |
| 8742159 | Ottawa Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Nov 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8742158 | Ottawa Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Nov 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8890812 | Ottawa Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Oct 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8748281 | Northern White Sand La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8748280 | Northern White Sand La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Aug 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6555984 | Wedron Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | May 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8741020 | Utica Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8741019 | Utica Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8661343 | Utica Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6554686 | Holcim Sheridan Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6554685 | Holcim Sheridan Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Mar 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6554684 | Holcim Sheridan Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Mar 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6554683 | Holcim Sheridan Plant La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6141062 | Dimmick Quarry La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jul 2001 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7831374 | LaSalle Quarry and Mill La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Apr 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7831386 | LaSalle Quarry and Mill La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Apr 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 8956351 | Utica Silica La Salle, IL contractor: John Pohar & Sons Inc | Jan 2018 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 JOHN POHAR & SONS, 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 JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-09 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $735 |
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 JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $735 in total penalties.
- How does JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- JOHN POHAR & SONS, INC. operates in the water and sewer line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.