Establishment profile
WELCH BROS., INC.
9N325 RTE 25, ELGIN, IL, 60120
327390 — Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
Summary
WELCH BROS., INC. has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $6,335 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 248 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WELCH BROS., INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 18 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $6,335 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 2 | 2 | $1,488 | Jul 1999 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 G01 | 1 | 1 | $980 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 D | 1 | 1 | $963 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $735 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $613 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 A01 | 1 | 1 | $490 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | $368 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 K01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 K02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C07 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
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 IL. Peer group: 248 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WELCH 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 WELCH BROS., INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 WELCH BROS., INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IL — for WELCH BROS., 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 WELCH BROS., 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. 62 citations · 7S&S · $9,854 proposed / $9,837 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6555579 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Apr 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 8736063 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $592 | $592 |
| 8736065 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2024 | — | No | HighNegligence | $165 | $165 |
| 8736064 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2024 | — | No | HighNegligence | $165 | $165 |
| 6499918 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Oct 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 9622509 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Sep 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9622508 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Sep 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9622507 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Sep 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9622506 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Sep 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9622505 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Sep 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9622504 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Sep 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8736062 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9691892 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9691891 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9691890 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9691889 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9691888 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9691887 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9691886 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9691885 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9691884 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9691883 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9621721 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Jun 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9621720 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Jun 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9387127 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Jul 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8957581 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Oct 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957580 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Oct 2018 | — | No | HighNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957579 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Oct 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957578 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957252 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957251 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Nov 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957250 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957249 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8957248 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 6406245 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6406228 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $100 |
| 8944083 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Mar 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8944667 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Aug 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 6504674 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Sep 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8742549 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Jul 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8670649 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Apr 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6499917 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6555581 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6555580 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Apr 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504676 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Sep 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6504675 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Sep 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406244 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406243 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406242 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406241 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406240 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406239 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406238 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406237 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406236 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406235 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406233 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406232 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406231 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406230 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6406229 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6184855 | Melms Gravel Kane, IL | Nov 2006 | — | 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 IL — for WELCH BROS., 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 WELCH BROS., 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.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-CA-039950 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2002 | Mar 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-039919 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2002 | May 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
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 WELCH BROS., INC.. 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). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WELCH BROS., INC. 333 HAMMOND AVE. · ELGIN, IL, 60120 | Water | — | 1 | 0 | — | May 2022 | View → |
WELCH BROS INC 1050 ST. CHARLES ST. · ELGIN, IL, 60120 | Air | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jun 2007 | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WELCH BROS., INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-11 | Planned | 7 | 7 | $2,695 | |
| 2005-01-11 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-06-23 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $1,208 | |
| 1999-06-23 | Planned | 9 | 7 | $2,433 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WELCH 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 WELCH BROS., INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WELCH BROS., INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $6,335 in total penalties.
- How does WELCH BROS., INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- WELCH BROS., INC. operates in the other concrete product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.9.