WATSONTOWN BRICK CO
SOUTH MAIN ST, WATSONTOWN, PA 17777 · NAICS 327331 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
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Feb 12, 2026#348743220Feb 12, 2026OpenPlanned (H) · Complete scope, HealthOpen#348743220$496,5289 viol.9 violations$496,528 in penalties
Inspection #348743220
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 2026
- Contested
- Sep 1, 2026
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 willful, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $496,528
- Penalties on Record
- $496,528
- Site Address
- 86 Portmay Road, Watsontown, PA 17777
- Industry
- 327331 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1053 Respirable Crystalline Silica OSHA citation code: 19101053 D03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Sep 1, 2026 | - | |
| 01003 | 1910.1053 Respirable Crystalline Silica OSHA citation code: 19101053 E01 | Serious | 2 | 16 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1053 Respirable Crystalline Silica OSHA citation code: 19101053 I01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Oct 16, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | - |
| 02001A | 1910.1053 Respirable Crystalline Silica OSHA citation code: 19101053 C | Willful | 5 | 10 | $165,514 | $165,514 | Dec 22, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | - |
| 02001B | 1910.1053 Respirable Crystalline Silica OSHA citation code: 19101053 F01 | Willful | 5 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 22, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 28, 2025#348005448Jan 28, 2025Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#348005448$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348005448
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 2025
- Closed
- Apr 14, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 86 Portmay Rd, Watsontown, PA 17777
- Industry
- 327120 Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
May 28, 2024#347507857May 28, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347507857$31,0004 viol.4 violations$31,000 in penalties
Inspection #347507857
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 2024
- Final Order
- Jul 29, 2024
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $41,479
- Penalties on Record
- $31,000
- Site Address
- 86 Portmay Rd, Watsontown, PA 17777
- Industry
- 327331 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $6,913 | $5,100 | Aug 7, 2024 | - | Jul 29, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $16,131 | $12,400 | Jul 24, 2024 | - | Jul 29, 2024 |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $16,131 | $12,400 | Jul 24, 2024 | - | Jul 29, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,304 | $1,100 | Jul 24, 2024 | - | Jul 29, 2024 |
Apr 20, 2010#314155524Apr 20, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#314155524$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314155524
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 20, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 2010
- Closed
- Jun 14, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 27
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- State Rt 405, Watsontown, PA 17777
- Industry
- 327121
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Dec 8, 1993#17621202Dec 8, 1993Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#17621202$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17621202
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 8, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 15, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 8, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Route 405 S, Watsontown, PA 17777
- Industry
- 327331 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 12 | % |
Sep 29, 1993#109356162Sep 29, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#109356162$8,37526 viol.26 violations$8,375 in penalties
Inspection #109356162
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 29, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 1993
- Contested
- Nov 24, 1993
- Closed
- Jul 31, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,250
- Penalties on Record
- $8,375
- Site Address
- Route 405 S, Watsontown, PA 17777
- Industry
- 327331 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Nov 24, 1993. Final orders are recorded through Feb 11, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Nov 17, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | $0 | Nov 17, 1993 | Nov 24, 1993 | Feb 11, 1994 |
| 01003A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $0 | Nov 27, 1993 | Nov 24, 1993 | Feb 11, 1994 |
| 01003B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1993 | Nov 24, 1993 | Feb 11, 1994 |
| 01004A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Dec 12, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 28, 1984#1141944Dec 28, 1984Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#1141944$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1141944
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 28, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 28, 1984
- Closed
- Jan 16, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Route 405 North, Watsontown, PA 17777
- Industry
- 327331 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jul 14, 1982#12564696Jul 14, 1982Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#12564696$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12564696
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 14, 1982
- Closed
- Jul 20, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Main St, Watsontown, PA 17777
- Industry
- 327331 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 1982 to 2026. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, 17,457 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.