Cemex controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
2023
U.S. labor-board unfair-labor-practice findings
The National Labor Relations Board affirmed findings that Cemex committed more than two dozen unfair labor practices connected with a 2019 union election. The decision also established a significant remedial policy for cases involving employer interference.
2019
Cemex UK Operations fined £1 million for safety breaches
Fine or penalty
Cemex UK Operations Limited pleaded guilty to safety breaches after a worker died when struck by a machine during maintenance work. The company was fined £1,000,000. The incident and the resulting fine were reported as a controversy involving the Cemex brand.
Source excerpt
Cemex UK Operations Limited of Rugby pleaded guilty to safety breaches and was fined £1,000,000.
An HSE investigation found that Cemex UK Operations Limited failed to ensure the centering machine was isolated prior to the maintenance and repair work being carried out on the conveyor.
Livingston Sheriff Court heard that on 13 May 2017, James Brownlie was carrying out maintenance and repair work on a dry sided conveyor, part of which ran under a machine known as a centering machine.
2008
Environmental concerns at Davenport plant
Air-monitoring tests near Cemex’s Davenport, California, plant reported elevated hexavalent chromium levels. The issue prompted public concern and regulatory attention regarding possible cement-plant emissions.
2007
Antitrust challenge to Rinker acquisition
The U.S. Department of Justice challenged the Rinker acquisition on competition grounds. Cemex ultimately made extensive asset divestitures as part of the regulatory process.