Establishment profile
NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC
(EXCAVATION) 22252 US #33, GOSHEN, IN, 46526
Summary
NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC has accumulated 18 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $1,100 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 59,557 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 35 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC 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
75% 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. 17 distinct standards shown · 18 citations in this view · $1,100 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0050 F | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 1983 | Apr 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 J A | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 D | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0059 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0059 F05 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0152 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0152 G09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0054 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0054 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0054 D | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 4000.302 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1983 | Apr 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0028 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1983 | Mar 1983 |
| 29 CFR 4000.405 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1983 | Mar 1983 |
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 nearly every other employer. Peer group: 59,557 employers. This establishment has 18 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NIBLOCK EXCAVATING 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 NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 35+ years. Most recent activity: 35 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 NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IN — for NIBLOCK EXCAVATING 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 NIBLOCK EXCAVATING 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. 100 citations · 37S&S · 26 contractor · $18,009 proposed / $18,009 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9485776 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Feb 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| 9485778 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Feb 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $883 | $883 |
| 9485777 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Feb 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $883 | $883 |
| 6173150 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2006 | — | No | HighNegligence | $500 | $500 |
| 9782826 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9782825 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9782798 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9782796 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9782795 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9547279 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Mar 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 9446879 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9193043 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jan 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $298 | $298 |
| 9193041 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jan 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $298 | $298 |
| 8954319 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Oct 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $280 | $280 |
| 9697454 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jun 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $267 | $267 |
| 9697453 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jun 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $267 | $267 |
| 9485775 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Feb 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $267 | $267 |
| 6404275 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 9697455 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jun 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 9782822 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 6553586 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Feb 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5110097 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Aug 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5110096 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Aug 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9782824 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782823 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782821 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782820 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782819 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782818 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782817 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782800 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782799 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782797 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782794 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782793 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782792 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782791 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9782790 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9547280 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9547278 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9547277 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9547276 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9547275 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9547274 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9547273 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9447686 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9447685 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9447589 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Mar 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9446880 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9446878 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9446877 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9446872 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | May 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9446871 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | May 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9446881 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9446873 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9193042 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jan 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9193040 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jan 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9193039 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jan 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9193037 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jan 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9193036 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jan 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9193035 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jan 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9193034 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jan 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9442064 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Apr 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9442063 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8954321 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8954320 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8844859 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2017 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 6404276 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6404273 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6404272 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6404271 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6404270 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6409894 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | May 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8842980 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | May 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8842979 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8844052 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8844051 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8844050 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8844049 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8886107 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8886106 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8886105 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | May 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8671251 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jun 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6562592 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | May 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6562591 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | May 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6562590 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | May 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8717819 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Jul 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6555930 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Oct 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8662488 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8662487 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8662486 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6561159 | Kimmel Gravel Noble, IN contractor: Niblock Excavating | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6555222 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Nov 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6404282 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6404281 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6404280 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6404279 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6404278 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6404277 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6404274 | L-Bob Gravel Elkhart, IN | Jul 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
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 IN — for NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC, 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 NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC 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.). 10 cases · 7 ULP · 3 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-CA-366949 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-361426 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2025 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-359642 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2025 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-358747 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2025 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-356701 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-356336 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-RC-348340 | Representation election | Aug 2024 | Oct 2024 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-RC-347653 | Representation election | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-028860 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2003 | May 2004 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-RC-009835 | Representation election | Feb 1999 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
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 NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-03 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-06-21 | Planned | 13 | 5 | $1,100 | |
| 1983-04-20 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-02-15 | Planned | 3 | — | $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 NIBLOCK EXCAVATING 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 NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC's OSHA violation history?
- NIBLOCK EXCAVATING INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $1,100 in total penalties.