Summary
RISH EQUIPMENT CO has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $675 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 84th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 13,528 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 46 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RISH EQUIPMENT CO 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
50% 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $675 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $490 | Sep 1979 | Sep 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $45 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $40 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 1 | 1 | $40 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $30 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
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: 13,528 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RISH EQUIPMENT CO. 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 RISH EQUIPMENT CO. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 46+ years. Most recent activity: 46 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 RISH EQUIPMENT CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WV — for RISH EQUIPMENT CO, 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 RISH EQUIPMENT CO 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. 34 citations · 10S&S · 34 contractor · $4,854 proposed / $4,854 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9413186 | J F ALLEN CO AGGREGATES QUARRY Randolph, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Feb 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $514 | $514 |
| 7208829 | Holden #22 Surface Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Mar 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 7208826 | Holden #22 Surface Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Mar 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 7208825 | Holden #22 Surface Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Mar 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8128981 | Holden #22 Surface Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Jul 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8128979 | Holden #22 Surface Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8125616 | Holden #22 Surface Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 7208827 | Holden #22 Surface Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Mar 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 8125617 | Holden #22 Surface Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 6108746 | North Surface Mine Mingo, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Feb 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $165 | $165 |
| 4805491 | Minway No. 1 Mingo, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Dec 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $140 | $140 |
| 9212761 | INGLESIDE PLANT Mercer, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Mar 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9413187 | J F ALLEN CO AGGREGATES QUARRY Randolph, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Feb 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9413188 | J F ALLEN CO AGGREGATES QUARRY Randolph, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Jul 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9366932 | MERCER STONE PLANT Mercer, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Nov 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 7166033 | Samples Surface Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8078280 | Toney Fork Surface Mine Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Feb 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8917050 | MERCER STONE PLANT Mercer, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Jun 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 9007775 | Pax Load Out Fayette, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Jun 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7208828 | Holden #22 Surface Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Mar 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7165925 | Samples Surface Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7165924 | Samples Surface Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8128980 | Holden #22 Surface Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8119038 | Samples Surface Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Nov 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8099070 | Guyan Mine Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Feb 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8104127 | Toney Fork Surface Mine Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Feb 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7201376 | Guyan Mine Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7201375 | Guyan Mine Logan, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Mar 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6108745 | North Surface Mine Mingo, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7111713 | Wilson Strip #6 Grant, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Jun 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7231486 | No 1 Surface Nicholas, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7231485 | No 1 Surface Nicholas, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7213903 | PC WV Synthetic Fuel #1 LLC Kanawha, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Jun 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7199505 | Pinnacle Creek Auger Wyoming, WV contractor: Rish Equipment Co | Apr 2001 | — | No | HighNegligence | — | — |
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 WV — for RISH EQUIPMENT CO, 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 RISH EQUIPMENT CO 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.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-CA-039199 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2002 | Apr 2002 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
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 RISH EQUIPMENT CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RISH EQUIPMENT CO. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RISH EQUIPMENT CO. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-24 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $490 | |
| 1976-02-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-03-30 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-01-16 | Planned | 8 | — | $185 |
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 RISH EQUIPMENT CO 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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- RISH EQUIPMENT CO has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $675 in total penalties.