DOL Cites Adonel Concrete for 9 Violations After Fatal Injury

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Filed February 26th, 2026

Detected February 27th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited Adonel Concrete Corp. with nine serious violations following a fatal workplace injury. The company faces $58,604 in proposed penalties for inadequate machine guarding and other safety failures.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Adonel Concrete Corp. for nine serious violations after an employee suffered fatal injuries in July 2025. The violations include inadequate machine guarding, failure to implement lockout/tagout procedures, issues with electrical panels, lack of a hearing conservation program, and insufficient silica hazard communication. OSHA has assessed $58,604 in penalties.

This enforcement action highlights critical safety lapses in machine operation and hazard communication. Companies in the concrete manufacturing sector, and employers generally, should review their machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety protocols, hearing conservation programs, and hazard communication plans to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Failure to address these hazards can result in significant penalties and, more importantly, worker injuries or fatalities.

What to do next

Review and update machine guarding procedures.
Ensure proper implementation of lockout/tagout procedures.
Verify hazard communication program includes all relevant hazards, such as silica.

Penalties

$58,604 in proposed penalties

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News Release

US Department of Labor cites Miami-based concrete product manufacturer after worker suffers fatal injuries

MIAMI – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a concrete manufacturer for exposing workers to hazards after an employee suffered fatal injuries after entering the unprotected area of a concrete block cubing machine in July 2025.

The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Adonel Concrete Corp. – operating as Adonel Block Manufacturing Corp. – with nine serious violations for inadequate machine guarding, and for failing to ensure lockout/tagout procedures were used, electrical panels were marked and the locking mechanism operational, implement an effective hearing conservation program for workers exposed to high-noise levels, and incorporate silica hazards into the company’s hazard communication program.

OSHA assessed $58,604 in penalties.

Please check the OSHA establishment search page periodically for any changes in the inspection or penalty status.

Learn more about OSHA, including lockout and tagout practices and procedures that safeguard workers from the release of hazardous energy from machines. Employers may contact the agency for information about OSHA’s compliance assistance resources and for free help on complying with OSHA standards.

Agency Occupational Safety & Health Administration Date February 26, 2026 Release Number 26-41-ATL Media Contact: Erika Ruthman Phone Number 678-237-0630 Email ruthman.erika.b@dol.gov Media Contact: Eric R. Lucero Phone Number 678-237-0630 Email lucero.eric.r@dol.gov Media Contact: Juan Rodriguez Phone Number 972-850-4709 Email rodriguez.juan@dol.gov Share This
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