Establishment profile
NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES
1301 E 8TH ST, WHITE CLOUD, MI, 49349
327331 — Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Summary
NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES has accumulated 27 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $7,160 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 30 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 86th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES appears in OSHA workplace safety and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3273 within MI. Peer group: 30 employers. This establishment has 27 OSHA violations; peer median is 8.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES. 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 NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 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 NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2001-02-01. Most recent: 2001-02-01. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-30 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $2,600 | |
| 2002-10-30 | Planned | 19 | 13 | $4,560 | |
| 1996-10-15 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-09-23 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-12-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- PORT HURON BUILDING SUPPLY CO INCPORT HURON — 2 federal enforcement records
- BARK RIVER CONCRETE PRODUCTSBARK RIVER — 2 federal enforcement records
- FENDT BUILDERS SUPPLY INCFARMINGTON HILLS — 2 federal enforcement records
- WEST BRANCH CONCRETE PRODUCTS INCWEST BRANCH — 1 federal enforcement record
- SUPERIOR BLOCK COMPANY INCHOUGHTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- THEUT PROD INCROMEO — 1 federal enforcement record
- DOWNRIVER BRICK & SUPPLY COCARLETON — 1 federal enforcement record
- UNILOCK MICHIGAN INCBRIGHTON — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES 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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Frequently asked
- What is NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES's OSHA violation history?
- NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 27 violations and $7,160 in total penalties.
- How does NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES's safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTH AMERICAN REFRACTORIES operates in the concrete block and brick manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.