Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Oroville, CA

BCJ Sand and Rock INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), BCJ Sand and Rock INC ranks #16,680 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty19% serious
$20,900
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#16,680
of 99,447 penalized employers

BCJ Sand and Rock INC in Oroville, CA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected BCJ Sand and Rock INC 11 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 36 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,680 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tanmar Rentals, LLC in Pecos, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
19.4%
of violations were serious
#16,680
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How BCJ Sand and Rock INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows BCJ Sand and Rock INC runs well above peers (4.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$20,900 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is BCJ Sand and Rock INC.

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BCJ Sand and Rock INC has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 36 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

BCJ Sand and Rock INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, BCJ Sand and Rock INC ranks #135 at $20,900 current penalty.

How BCJ Sand and Rock INC Compares

BCJ Sand and Rock INC's 3.27 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2010-08-26

Last Inspection

2019-04-29

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 11 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $1,900 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

19.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

29

Other-Than-Serious

80.6% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$32,690

Current Penalty Amount

$20,900

Penalty Reduction

36.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,790 from the initial assessment of $32,690. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How BCJ Sand and Rock INC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric BCJ Sand and Rock INC Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.2
Violations 36 3.1
Total Penalty $20,900 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,900 $2,042

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for BCJ Sand and Rock INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,900 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BCJ Sand and Rock INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, BCJ Sand and Rock INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 11 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does BCJ Sand and Rock INC have?
BCJ Sand and Rock INC has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,900.
How many OSHA inspections has BCJ Sand and Rock INC had?
BCJ Sand and Rock INC has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-26 and the most recent on 2019-04-29. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for BCJ Sand and Rock INC?
BCJ Sand and Rock INC has been assessed $20,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,690 (a 36.1% reduction).
Does BCJ Sand and Rock INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. BCJ Sand and Rock INC has 7 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does BCJ Sand and Rock INC operate in?
BCJ Sand and Rock INC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212321). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does BCJ Sand and Rock INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, BCJ Sand and Rock INC ranks #16,680 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does BCJ Sand and Rock INC's safety record compare to industry average?
BCJ Sand and Rock INC's total OSHA penalty of $20,900 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (4.6x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tanmar Rentals, LLC in Pecos, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $21,000 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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