Establishment profile
UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC
7200 2ND STREET NORTHWEST, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87107
327331 — Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Summary
UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 6 years of recorded history, with $31,038 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 57th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 92 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 4 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $31,038 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $8,691 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 A02 II B | 1 | 1 | $7,449 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 A | 1 | 1 | $7,449 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $7,449 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3273 within NM. Peer group: 92 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY 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 UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 2 statutes · 4 violations · $2,683 in backwages · $3,620 in civil penalties
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Oct 2019 | 1 | 2 | 1 | $2,683 | — |
| FLSA Child Labor 1 minor involved | Oct 2019 | 1 | 2 | — | — | $3,620 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 4 violations · $2,683 in backwages · $3,620 in civil penalties · 2 workers affected · 1 child-labor case (1 minors)
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 – Oct 2019 | Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing | FLSAChild Labor 1 minor | 4 | 2 | $2,683 | $3,620 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NM — for UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY 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 UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY 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. 10 citations · 2S&S · $976 proposed / $976 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6244227 | ESQUIRE 5-9 Sandoval, NM | Apr 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 6244128 | ESQUIRE 5-9 Sandoval, NM | Mar 2004 | — | No | HighNegligence | $120 | $120 |
| 6468258 | ESQUIRE 5-9 Sandoval, NM | Mar 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6468257 | ESQUIRE 5-9 Sandoval, NM | Mar 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6468256 | ESQUIRE 5-9 Sandoval, NM | Mar 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6468255 | ESQUIRE 5-9 Sandoval, NM | Mar 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6244127 | ESQUIRE 5-9 Sandoval, NM | Mar 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $99 | $99 |
| 6244226 | ESQUIRE 5-9 Sandoval, NM | Apr 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6244126 | ESQUIRE 5-9 Sandoval, NM | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6244125 | ESQUIRE 5-9 Sandoval, NM | Mar 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
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 NM — for UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY 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 UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY 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.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-CA-060750 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona |
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 UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UTILITY BLOCK 7200 2ND NW · ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87107 | AirWater | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Oct 2012 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-30 | Referral | 4 | 4 | $31,038 |
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 UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY 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 UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC's OSHA violation history?
- UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 4 violations and $31,038 in total penalties.
- How does UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- UTILITY BLOCK COMPANY INC operates in the concrete block and brick manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.