DOL Cites Concrete Company After Fatal Incident

The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Miami concrete corporation after a worker suffered fatal injuries while operating industrial equipment last summer.

OSHA cited the concrete manufacturer after an employee entered an unprotected area of a concrete block cubing machine in July 2025.

The company was cited for nine serious violations, including inadequate machine guarding and failures related to lockout/tagout procedures.

The agency also cited the company for electrical safety issues, including unmarked electrical panels and a locking mechanism that was not operational.

OSHA said the employer failed to implement an effective hearing conservation program for employees exposed to high noise levels and did not properly incorporate silica hazards into its hazard communication program.

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The agency assessed $58,604 in proposed penalties related to the violations.

While the investigation focused on a single facility, the findings carry broader implications for manufacturers and construction-related businesses, particularly those operating heavy equipment.

OSHA officials routinely emphasize that machine guarding and lockout/tagout failures remain among the most frequently cited hazards.

OSHA officials routinely emphasize that machine guarding and lockout/tagout failures remain among the most frequently cited hazards across U.S. workplaces.

Employers should ensure physical safeguards are in place, energy control procedures are actively used, and workers are trained to recognize and avoid hazards associated with machinery, noise and airborne contaminants.

OSHA offers guidance on lockout and tagout practices, which are intended to protect workers from the release of hazardous energy during machine servicing and maintenance.