Since 2004, OSHA inspectors have visited Granite Division in Texas 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Sep 11, 2019 as a planned inspection, in Tyler.
In all, OSHA issued 3 citation items: 3 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $20,064; today they stand at $10,782, 46% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Granite Division averages $9,282 across 1 cited inspection.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Granite Division also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company3536 Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction |
Serious | $9,282 | $4,641 | Oct 2, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts |
Serious | $9,282 | $4,641 | Oct 2, 2019 | Final |
3536 Hwy 271 North, Tyler, TX 75708 · Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 8, 2004 (fatal): Employee is killed by falling granite slab
On March 8, 2004, at Granite Division, Inc., three slabs (each 2,000 lbs) were s tored upright on a rack, resting on their edges. One slab fell against Employee #1, pinning him against an adjacent rack, and killing him.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 13, 2004 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2023, the Tyler site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 51 workers: 5.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 32 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Division Tyler · 2023 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 5.0 | 2.3 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v)
(v) A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.