Establishment profile
WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY
86 PORTMAY RD, WATSONTOWN, PA, 17777
Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc · 1 of 22 establishments
327120 — Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
EIN 240754120
Summary
WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY has accumulated 30 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $42,625 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 75 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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
29% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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 · 21 citations in this view · $42,625 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $12,400 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $12,400 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 B01 I | 1 | 1 | $5,100 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C04 | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 III | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0333 B02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | $750 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 II | 1 | 1 | $625 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1903.0002 A01 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 I | 1 | 1 | $500 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 J | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
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 3271 within PA. Peer group: 75 employers. This establishment has 30 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 64 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Dec 2015 – May 2024 · 1 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | Struck by running powered equipment unspecified | Pelvis | Hospitalized | |
| Dec 10, 2015 | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in PA — for General Shale Brick, 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 General Shale Brick, 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. 37 citations · 8S&S · $4,241 proposed / $3,939 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8712264 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Mar 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8712263 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Mar 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 9719206 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jun 2023 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $192 | $192 |
| 8716090 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Dec 2013 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $181 | $181 |
| 5155203 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jan 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $151 | — |
| 5155204 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Oct 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | — |
| 9209755 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9209754 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Oct 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9209753 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9719207 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Apr 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9715521 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jan 2023 | — | No | HighNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9715520 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jan 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9715519 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jan 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9666985 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jun 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9666984 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jun 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9318872 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8915345 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Aug 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8915348 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Mar 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8716089 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Dec 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8795610 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Oct 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8707876 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Oct 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8707878 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jul 2012 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8707879 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Apr 2012 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8651473 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jan 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8645676 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8645675 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6532592 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jul 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6532591 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6039902 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | May 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6039901 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | May 2006 | — | No | HighNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6032000 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | May 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6031999 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | May 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6031998 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | May 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7738973 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Apr 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7738972 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Apr 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7738971 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | Apr 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 5155235 | THE WATSONTOWN BRICK CO. QUARRY Northumberland, PA | May 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | — | — |
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 WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY. 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 WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WATSONTOWN BRICK CO 86 PORTMAY RD · WATSONTOWN, PA, 17777 | Water | No Violation Identified | 1 | 0 | — | Sep 2025 | 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 WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-05-28 | Referral | 4 | 3 | $31,000 | |
| 2010-04-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-12-08 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-09-29 | Planned | 26 | 15 | $11,625 | |
| 1984-12-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-07-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY is one of 22 establishments rolled up under the parent organization General Shale Brick, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of General Shale Brick, Inc across all 22 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in clay building material and refractories manufacturing within PA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- RESCO PRODUCTS INC.TARENTUM — 4 federal enforcement records
- REDLAND BRICK, INC.CHESWICK — 3 federal enforcement records
- BNZ MATERIALS, INC.ZELIENOPLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- MAGNESITA REFRACTORIES COMPANYYORK — 2 federal enforcement records
- TYK AMERICA, INC.CLAIRTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.LATROBE — 1 federal enforcement record
- BLOOM ENGINEERINGPITTSBURGH — 1 federal enforcement record
- GLEN-GERY CORPORATION - HANLEYSUMMERVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- ADVANCED REFRACTORY TECHNOLOGIESCARNEGIE — 1 federal enforcement record
- DURAEDGE PRODUCTSSLIPPERY ROCK — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by General Shale Brick, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GENERAL SHALE BRICKSOMERSET, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICKBLUE RIDGE, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK INCKINGSPORT, TN — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.AUGUSTA, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.ROANOKE, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICKROANOKE, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.DENVER, CO — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.MANASSAS, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICKATLANTA, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC.FAIRDALE, KY — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All General Shale Brick, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Clay Building Material and Refractories ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in PAState-wide enforcement data
- Clay Building Material in PAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup General Shale Brick, Inc, which operates 22 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 30 violations and $42,625 in total penalties.
- How does WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY operates in the clay building material and refractories manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2. WATSONTOWN BRICK COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 6.05 compared to an industry average of 3.3.