Establishment profile
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY
BLUFF ROAD 1/4 MILE EAST OF RT, Channahon, IL, 60410
Summary
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 44 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 44 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, 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
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers. Peer group: 76,455 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY. 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 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 44+ years. Most recent activity: 44 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 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IL — for MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY, 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 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 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. 100 citations · 24S&S · 98 contractor · $33,686 proposed / $33,014 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8956217 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,636 | $3,636 |
| 8956216 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,636 | $3,636 |
| 8956215 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,636 | $3,636 |
| 8956263 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,861 | $2,861 |
| 8957732 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,211 | $1,211 |
| 8956214 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $934 | $934 |
| 8741166 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 6186095 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 6186094 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 6160545 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $531 | $243 |
| 6404608 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Nov 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 8945800 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $363 | $363 |
| 6554328 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jul 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 8747788 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 9387167 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $324 | $324 |
| 6162743 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 8662268 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8956262 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Aug 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $280 | $280 |
| 8956213 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $280 | $280 |
| 8945780 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Mar 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $264 | $264 |
| 8945779 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Mar 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $264 | $264 |
| 7829254 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Mar 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $259 | $259 |
| 9445996 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Nov 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $257 | $257 |
| 6406250 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6406249 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6186093 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6186092 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7829998 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Feb 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $242 | $242 |
| 6162749 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $228 | $60 |
| 8747798 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 7830591 | Meyer Material Company - Harvard Pit #11 Mchenry, IL | Jan 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 8956218 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $220 | $220 |
| 9387168 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $217 | $217 |
| 8662266 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 8891904 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Nov 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $185 | $185 |
| 8891903 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Nov 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $185 | $185 |
| 8891521 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jul 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $185 | $185 |
| 7831644 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $184 | $184 |
| 7830589 | Meyer Material Company - Harvard Pit #11 Mchenry, IL | Jan 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $184 | $184 |
| 9387186 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Mar 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $172 | $172 |
| 9387185 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Mar 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $172 | $172 |
| 9444552 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jul 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $171 | $171 |
| 9444836 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jan 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $171 | $171 |
| 9444835 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jan 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $171 | $171 |
| 8849803 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Apr 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 8669978 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Feb 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 8669977 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Feb 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 8669976 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Feb 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 6405320 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $162 | $101 |
| 6405319 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $162 | $101 |
| 8956264 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Aug 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $160 | $160 |
| 6183205 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $154 | $60 |
| 8945743 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $148 | $148 |
| 8945369 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $148 | $148 |
| 8957031 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Aug 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $148 | $148 |
| 8891913 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jan 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $148 | $148 |
| 9445998 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Nov 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9445997 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Nov 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9445995 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Nov 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9445994 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Nov 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9389567 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9389566 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9389565 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9444555 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jul 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9444554 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jul 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9444553 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jul 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 6141770 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Nov 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $122 | $122 |
| 9387577 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9387576 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9387575 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8956070 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8956069 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8956068 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8956067 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8956066 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | May 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8957783 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Feb 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9387578 | Amrize Marengo Pit #39 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jan 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8957733 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957731 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957730 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957729 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9386632 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9386626 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8945781 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Mar 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8945742 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8945741 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8945740 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Oct 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8945373 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8945372 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8945371 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8945370 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8945368 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8945367 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8945366 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Sep 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8957042 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Aug 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8944891 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Mar 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8944890 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Mar 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8944889 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Mar 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8944888 | Amrize McHenry Pit #26 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Mar 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8891914 | Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Mchenry, IL contractor: Meyer Material Company | Jan 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)
Company-level in IL — for MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 7 cases · 7 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-CA-126953 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-102428 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-102328 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-063706 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2011 | Jun 2012 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-046761 | Unfair labor practice | May 2011 | Apr 2012 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 30-CA-015659 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2001 | Feb 2002 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 13-CA-036511 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 1997 | Nov 1998 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 24536 BLUFF ROAD · CHANNAHON, IL, 60410 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $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 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 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 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.