OSHA cites Adonel Concrete $58,604 for 9 serious violations after fatal injury

OSHA News Releases

Filed February 26th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited Adonel Concrete Corp. for nine serious violations following a fatal injury to an employee. The company faces $58,604 in 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 and assessed $58,604 in penalties after a worker 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.

This enforcement action highlights critical safety lapses in machine operation and hazard communication. Adonel Concrete must address these violations to prevent future incidents and ensure worker safety. Companies in similar industries should review their machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard communication programs to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Failure to comply could result in further penalties.

What to do next

Review and update machine guarding procedures.
Ensure proper implementation and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures.
Verify hazard communication programs adequately address all relevant hazards, including silica.

Penalties

$58,604 in penalties

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OSHA Regional News Brief - Atlanta Region

U.S. Department of Labor
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.

February 26, 2026

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.