Establishment profile
W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY INC
541 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, SC, 29201
238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Summary
W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY INC has accumulated 18 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $3,010 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,065 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY 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
58% 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. 17 distinct standards shown · 18 citations in this view · $3,010 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 A02 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1987 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0028 A | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jun 1988 | Jun 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 E10 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 D01 | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jul 1987 | Jul 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1001.2 A | 1 | 1 | $440 | Aug 2002 | Aug 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 B04 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Aug 2002 | Aug 2002 |
| 29 CFR 3000.5 D | 1 | 1 | $140 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 5000.2 A | 1 | 1 | $70 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0416 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 A09 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 H | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 E01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 F07 IVC | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 F06 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 B01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1987 | Jul 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 B02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1987 | Jul 1987 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 2382 within SC. Peer group: 2,065 employers. This establishment has 18 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for W O BLACKSTONE & 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 W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY 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 W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY 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 W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY 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 W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseREPLACE SPLIT SYSTEM HVACcontract · Last action 2008-09-11$19,989
- Department of DefenseREPLACE HVAC UNIT, BLDG 1046contract · Last action 2008-11-25$18,703
- Department of DefenseREPLACE HVAC SYSTEM, BLDG 62contract · Last action 2008-10-22$10,709
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF ANNUAL SHUTDOWN CHILLER INSPECTIONcontract · Last action 2014-08-11$10,602
- Department of DefenseREPLACE A/C SYSTEM, BLDG 251contract · Last action 2009-08-05$10,514
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF ANNUAL SHUTDOWN INSPECTIONcontract · Last action 2013-09-24$10,500
- Department of AgricultureREMOVE/REPLACE EXISTING DAMPERS AND INSTALL AN ACCESS DOOR FOR DAMPER INSPECTIONcontract · Last action 2015-01-07$9,727
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF HVAC DUCT REPAIRScontract · Last action 2017-01-10$8,979
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF REMOVE/REPLACE C1 DAMPERS&INSTALL TWO ACCESS DOORScontract · Last action 2015-09-16$8,379
- Department of DefenseREPLACE HVAC UNIT AT ILScontract · Last action 2012-04-24$6,876
- Department of DefenseREPLACE DUCT FURNACEcontract · Last action 2009-09-10$4,643
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO FIX OIL LEAK ON CHILLER #2contract · Last action 2013-07-25$4,130
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 238220 - PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS. Last action: 2017-01-10. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-11-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-07-30 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $840 | |
| 1991-06-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-02-20 | Planned | 4 | — | $210 | |
| 1991-01-31 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-03-27 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-10-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-05-17 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $700 | |
| 1988-02-04 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $700 | |
| 1987-08-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-06-08 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $560 | |
| 1973-06-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $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 W O BLACKSTONE & 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 W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY INC's OSHA violation history?
- W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY INC has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $3,010 in total penalties.
- How does W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- W O BLACKSTONE & COMPANY INC operates in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.