Summary
MERIT CONCRETE, INC. has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $1,340 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 38,478 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 28 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, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $1,340 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 0912.2303 A | 1 | 1 | $475 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $340 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 J 1 I | 1 | 1 | $275 | Dec 1989 | Dec 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G 2 I | 1 | 1 | $250 | Dec 1989 | Dec 1989 |
| 29 CFR 0912.2303 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D 1 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1989 | Dec 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 G 9 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1989 | Dec 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A 2 VA | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1989 | Dec 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A 2 IVC | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1989 | Dec 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E 3 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1989 | Dec 1989 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers. Peer group: 38,478 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
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 →
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 28+ years. Most recent activity: 28 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)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MERIT CONCRETE 5001 VAN DUSEN ROAD · LAUREL, MD, 20707 | AirWaterTRI | No Violation Identified | 3 | 0 | — | Sep 2025 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-24 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $815 | |
| 1990-01-29 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-10-24 | Planned | 7 | 2 | $525 |
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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- MERIT CONCRETE, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $1,340 in total penalties.