Establishment profile
VAN POPPELEN BROS INC
1301 N SHERMAN, BAY CITY, MI, 48708
327331 — Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Summary
VAN POPPELEN BROS INC has accumulated 26 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $13,550 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 82nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 171 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 78th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VAN POPPELEN BROS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration 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 (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, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 22 citations in this view · $13,550 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.144202 | 2 | 2 | $2,150 | Mar 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $600 | Jan 2004 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 4081.1441 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 4081.400202 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.400402 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.400704 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.400906 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4082.212901 | 1 | 1 | $500 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 3256.010701 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 4081.061101 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0123 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Sep 2009 | Sep 2009 |
| 29 CFR 4082.213202 F | 1 | 1 | — | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IA | 1 | 1 | — | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 4081.082301 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 3255.110303 A II | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2009 | Sep 2009 |
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 MI. Peer group: 171 employers. This establishment has 26 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for VAN POPPELEN BROS 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 VAN POPPELEN BROS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2003 | ELECTRICAL,ELECTROCUTED,MACHINE OPERATOR,ELECTRIC SHOCK,HANDFatality | 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 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 VAN POPPELEN BROS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for VAN POPPELEN BROS 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 VAN POPPELEN BROS 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 VAN POPPELEN BROS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VAN POPPELEN BROS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 VAN POPPELEN BROS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-22 | Planned | 8 | 5 | $8,250 | |
| 2009-12-10 | Complaint | 7 | 4 | $1,700 | |
| 2009-08-18 | Planned | 5 | 1 | $300 | |
| 2003-10-09 | Accident | 6 | 6 | $3,300 |
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 VAN POPPELEN BROS 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 VAN POPPELEN BROS INC's OSHA violation history?
- VAN POPPELEN BROS INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 26 violations and $13,550 in total penalties.
- How does VAN POPPELEN BROS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- VAN POPPELEN BROS INC operates in the concrete block and brick manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.
- Has VAN POPPELEN BROS INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving VAN POPPELEN BROS INC.