Other Services · Salinas, CA

Black Stone Metals

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Black Stone Metals ranks #50,502 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,950
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #50,502
of 99,447 penalized employers

Black Stone Metals in Salinas, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Black Stone Metals 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,502 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vista FD, LLC in Englewood, CO is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,950 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection: 25.0%
of violations were serious: #50,502
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Black Stone Metals

$5,950
Other Services avg

$3,070

What this shows Black Stone Metals runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$5,950 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Black Stone Metals.

Black Stone Metals has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Black Stone Metals in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Black Stone Metals ranks #787 at $5,950 current penalty.

How Black Stone Metals Compares

Black Stone Metals's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-01-24

Last Inspection

2016-10-12

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,975

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $2,975 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Serious

25.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$26,225

Current Penalty Amount

$5,950

Penalty Reduction

77.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,275 from the initial assessment of $26,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Black Stone Metals compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Black Stone Metals	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.2
Violations	12	3.8
Total Penalty	$5,950	$3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,975	$2,499

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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Black Stone Metals, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,950 here).

Vista FD, LLC $5,950 CO Amerit Fleet Solutions INC. $5,950 MD Bakery Equipment.Com $5,960 MO Integrity Customs, INC. $5,960 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

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2 inspections $5,960

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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 Black Stone Metals safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Black Stone Metals's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Black Stone Metals have? ▼

Black Stone Metals has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,950.

How many OSHA inspections has Black Stone Metals had? ▼

Black Stone Metals has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-24 and the most recent on 2016-10-12. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Black Stone Metals? ▼

Black Stone Metals has been assessed $5,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,225 (a 77.3% reduction).

Does Black Stone Metals have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Black Stone Metals has 3 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 Black Stone Metals operate in? ▼

Black Stone Metals operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Black Stone Metals rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Black Stone Metals ranks #50,502 (the lower half 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 Black Stone Metals's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Black Stone Metals's total OSHA penalty of $5,950 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vista FD, LLC in Englewood, CO is a similar other services employer with $5,950 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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