Establishment profile
MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC.
2918 STATE ROUTE 37, SALEM, IL, 62881
327390 — Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
Summary
MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 17 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $4,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 248 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 81st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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. 17 distinct standards shown · 17 citations in this view · $4,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IIB1 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 C02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C02 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 D01 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0032 A02 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 I01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 K01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IVD | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
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 in NAICS 3273 within IL. Peer group: 248 employers. This establishment has 17 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MERZ VAULT COMPANY, 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 MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MERZ VAULT COMPANY, 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 MERZ VAULT COMPANY, 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: Violation.
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). 2 facilities · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MERZ VAULT 2918 RTE 37 · SALEM, IL, 62881 | RCRA | Violation QNCR 12 | 0 | 0 | — | Sep 2020 | View → |
MERZ VAULT CO INC 2918 STATE RTE. 37 · SALEM, IL, 62881 | AirWater | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Feb 2019 | 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 MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF CONCRETE GRAVE LINERScontract · Last action 2021-08-31$1,883,587
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVELINERS FOR THE JEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERY.contract · Last action 2011-11-15$1,765,557
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::CL::IGF PROVIDE AND INSTALL CONCRETE GRAVELINERScontract · Last action 2016-12-15$1,551,370
- Department of Veterans AffairsCONCRETE GRAVELINERS FOR JEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERYcontract · Last action 2007-10-01$1,250,976
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVE LINERS FOR JEFFERSON BARRICKS NATIONAL CEMETERY IN ST LOUIS MISSOURI. FINAL OPTION YEARcontract · Last action 2021-09-08$486,385
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVE LINERS FOR JEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERYcontract · Last action 2022-03-25$318,466
- Department of Veterans AffairsSUPPLY OF GRAVELINERScontract · Last action 2023-10-01$249,780
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVE LINERS SUPPLY EXERCISE OF OPTION YEAR 1 - PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE EFFECTIVE: 10-01-25 THROUGH 09-30-26contract · Last action 2025-10-02$236,595
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVELINERS FOR JEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERYcontract · Last action 2025-09-30$230,295
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVE LINERS SERVICES TASK ORDER ON OPTION PERIOD 1 POP: 04-01-2026 THROUGH 03-31-2027contract · Last action 2026-03-23$205,790
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVE LINERS INSTALLATION AND REOPENING.contract · Last action 2024-10-01$203,145
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVE LINERScontract · Last action 2025-12-12$178,350
- Department of Veterans AffairsLABOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLACEMENT OF GRAVE LINERS FOR JEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERYcontract · Last action 2023-08-24$148,005
- Department of Veterans AffairsSHORT-TERM PURCHASE OF GRAVE LINER LID LABORcontract · Last action 2024-12-20$95,175
- Department of Veterans AffairsSUPPLY OF GRAVE LINERScontract · Last action 2024-04-01$77,275
- Department of Veterans AffairsJEFFERSON BARRACKS NATL CEM- REMOVAL, INSTALL CONCRETE, AND GRAVE LINERScontract · Last action 2025-09-30$54,620
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVE LINERS INSTALL SERVICES OPTION YEAR 1 TASK ORDER - PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE EFFECTIVE:02-01-2026 THROUGH 03-31-2026contract · Last action 2026-01-22$45,795
- Department of Veterans AffairsJEFFERSON BARRACK NATIONAL CEMETERY GRAVE-LINER INSTALL/RELOCATION SERVICES| POP 11-26-2025 THROUGH 1-31-2026contract · Last action 2025-11-26$43,650
- Department of Veterans AffairsJEFFERSON BARRACKS NATIONAL CEMETERY - GRAVE LINER LINER INSTALLATIONcontract · Last action 2024-07-01$30,375
- Department of Veterans AffairsSUPPLY OF GRAVE LINERScontract · Last action 2025-06-10$24,840
- Department of Veterans AffairsJEFFERSON BARRICKS GRAVE LINERS AND INSTALLATIONcontract · Last action 2023-03-21$24,300
- Department of Veterans AffairsJEFFERSON BARRICKS GRAVE LINERS AND INSTALLATIONcontract · Last action 2026-01-21$21,800
- Department of Veterans AffairsJEFFERSON BARRICKS GRAVE LINERS AND INSTALLATIONcontract · Last action 2021-09-01$20,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsJEFFERSON BARRICKS GRAVE LINERS AND INSTALLATIONcontract · Last action 2021-05-26$20,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsJEFFERSON BARRACKS NATL CEM- REMOVAL, INSTALL CONCRETE, AND GRAVE LINERScontract · Last action 2021-03-31$20,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsJEFFERSON BARRACKS NATL CEM- REMOVAL, INSTALL CONCRETE, AND GRAVE LINERScontract · Last action 2021-01-21$20,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsJEFFERSON BARRACKS NATL CEM- REMOVAL, INSTALL CONCRETE, AND GRAVE LINERScontract · Last action 2020-10-15$20,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVE LINERS SUPPLYcontract · Last action 2025-08-07$0
- Department of Veterans AffairsGRAVE LINERScontract · Last action 2024-04-01$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 327390 - OTHER CONCRETE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-03-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-26 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-06-17 | Referral | 5 | 5 | $1,000 | |
| 2008-04-03 | Planned | 12 | 10 | $3,600 |
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 MERZ VAULT COMPANY, 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 MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 17 violations and $4,600 in total penalties.
- How does MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- MERZ VAULT COMPANY, INC. operates in the other concrete product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.9.