1 open case OSHA company record
General Shale Brick, Inc. OSHA inspections, violations & penalties · Watsontown, PA
- Inspections since 2023
- 1
- Citations
- 9
- Current penalties
- $496,528
- Willful
- 3
- Repeat
- 1
General Shale Brick, Inc. had 1 OSHA inspection since 2023, with 9 citations and $496,528 in current penalties. That includes 3 willful and 1 repeat citations. The most-cited rule is 29 CFR 1910.1053, Respirable crystalline silica (6 citations). One case is still open, so penalties may change.
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OSHA inspections at General Shale Brick, Inc.
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| Opened | Inspection | Type | Status | Citations | Current penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | 348743220 | Planned | Open | 9 | $496,528 |
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OSHA standards General Shale Brick, Inc. was cited for
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6 citations · $380,678
Respirable crystalline silica
- 1910.1053(d)(3)(i)
- 1910.1053(e)(1) Establishment
- 1910.1053(i)(1)(i)
- 1910.1053(c) Permissible exposure limit (PEL)
- 1910.1053(f)(1) Engineering and work practice controls
- 1910.1053(g)(1)(i)
3 citations · $115,850
Respiratory protection
- 1910.134(f)(2) ×2
- 1910.134(e)(1) General
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Questions about General Shale Brick, Inc.’s OSHA record
How many times has OSHA inspected General Shale Brick, Inc.?
OSHA records list 1 inspection of General Shale Brick, Inc. in Watsontown, PA since 2023.
How much has General Shale Brick, Inc. been fined by OSHA?
Since 2023: $496,528 in initial proposed penalties and $496,528 in current penalties across 9 citations. Open cases can still change.
What OSHA violations has General Shale Brick, Inc. been cited for?
Most-cited sections since 2023, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.1053 (Respirable crystalline silica): 6; 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory protection): 3.
What do willful and repeat OSHA citations mean?
A willful citation means OSHA found the employer knowingly failed to comply or acted with plain indifference to worker safety. A repeat citation means the employer was cited for the same or a substantially similar hazard within the last five years. Both carry the highest penalties OSHA can propose.
Is this the same company as other General Shale Brick, Inc. locations?
Not necessarily. OSHA publishes records by establishment, so this page covers Watsontown, PA only. Names merged here: GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC..