Establishment profile
ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC.
1315 17TH STREET, ROCK VALLEY, IA, 51247
327331 — Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Summary
ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC. has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $2,275 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 71 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 67th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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
100% 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $2,275 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F01 IV | 1 | 1 | $350 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 B | 1 | 1 | $263 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 D02 I | 1 | 1 | $263 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C03 | 1 | 1 | $263 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $263 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $263 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A01 | 1 | 1 | $263 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4000.8 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1986 | Sep 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1200.006 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1986 | Sep 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1200.003 1 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1986 | Sep 1986 |
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 IA. Peer group: 71 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, 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 ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1986 | WORK RULES,EQUIPMENT OPERATOR,CONSTRUCTION,EARTHMOVING EQUIP,CRUSHED,SEAT BELT,BULLDOZER,BACKING UP,OVERTURNFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
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 ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IA — for ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, 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 ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, 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. 17 citations · 3S&S · 17 contractor · $2,008 proposed / $2,008 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7844086 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Aug 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $655 | $655 |
| 7844519 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Apr 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $399 | $399 |
| 6152234 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Jan 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $184 | $184 |
| 7845572 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7845571 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7845561 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7845560 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7844522 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Apr 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7844521 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Apr 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7844520 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Apr 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7844089 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7844088 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7844087 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7844085 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7844084 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7844083 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7844082 | Valley Sand and Gravel Sioux, IA contractor: Rock Valley Cement Block & Tile Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, 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 ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-04 | Planned | 10 | 9 | $2,275 | |
| 1986-08-26 | Accident | 3 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, 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 ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $2,275 in total penalties.
- How does ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC. operates in the concrete block and brick manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.
- Has ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving ROCK VALLEY CEMENT BLOCK AND TILE, INC..