Establishment profile
MERIT CONCRETE INC
5460 WASHINGTON AVENUE, LA PLATA, MD, 20646
327320 — Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
Summary
MERIT CONCRETE INC has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 38 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 57th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 88 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 77th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MERIT CONCRETE 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3273 within MD. Peer group: 88 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MERIT CONCRETE 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 MERIT CONCRETE INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 MERIT CONCRETE INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MD — for MERIT CONCRETE 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 MERIT CONCRETE 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. 25 citations · 13S&S · $8,265 proposed / $8,265 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7742933 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jul 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| 7742929 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jul 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 7742917 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 7742911 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 7742920 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $850 | $850 |
| 7742910 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $800 | $800 |
| 7742918 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $500 | $500 |
| 7742934 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jul 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $173 | $173 |
| 7742908 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $173 | $173 |
| 7742951 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $140 | $140 |
| 7742922 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $140 | $140 |
| 7742921 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $140 | $140 |
| 7742909 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $140 | $140 |
| 7742907 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $104 | $104 |
| 7742932 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jul 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7742931 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jul 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7742930 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jul 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7742928 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jul 2001 | 103(a) | No | NoNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7742919 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7742916 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7742915 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7742914 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7742913 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7742912 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Jun 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7727327 | MERIT BRANDYWINE Prince Georges, MD | Aug 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 MERIT CONCRETE 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 MERIT CONCRETE INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MERIT CONCRETE INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MERIT CONCRETE INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-31 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-12-13 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-07-14 | Referral | 8 | — | $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 MERIT CONCRETE 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 MERIT CONCRETE INC's OSHA violation history?
- MERIT CONCRETE INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does MERIT CONCRETE INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- MERIT CONCRETE INC operates in the ready-mix concrete manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.