Establishment profile
SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.
522 SOUTH MILLER AVENUE, FARMINGTON, NM, 87401
327331 — Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Summary
SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. has accumulated 46 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $15,510 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 92 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
78% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3273 within NM. Peer group: 92 employers. This establishment has 46 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, 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 SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 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 SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.. 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 SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-19 | Planned | 5 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2009-08-25 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-07-16 | Planned | 9 | 5 | $1,200 | |
| 2005-06-02 | Planned | 7 | 5 | $9,400 | |
| 2004-08-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-02-19 | Planned | 18 | 15 | $3,650 | |
| 2002-02-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-05-23 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-03-01 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $60 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, 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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Frequently asked
- What is SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 46 violations and $15,510 in total penalties.
- How does SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. operates in the concrete block and brick manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.