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Manufacturing · Santa Maria, CA

California Asphalt Production, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Asphalt Production, LLC. ranks #4,884 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty30% serious
$51,710
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,884
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Asphalt Production, LLC. in Santa Maria, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $51,710. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected California Asphalt Production, LLC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,884 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fashion, INC. in Ottawa, KS is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $51,714 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
30.4%
of violations were serious
#4,884
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows California Asphalt Production, LLC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$51,710 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is California Asphalt Production, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.613.626.539.452.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIMMONS ANIMAL NUTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26UNIT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 50FRONTLINE GAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SYNCROFLO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29AMERICAN ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33CALUMET MONTANA REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POINT BLANK ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KEYSTONE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13INDUSTRIAL STEAM BOI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13REPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COIM USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23AMADAS COACH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THURSTON MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHARLES INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CUSTOM EXTRUSION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24EAST COAST CABINETRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATKORE INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONFI-DENTAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20E.L.M. MACHINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8California Asphalt P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
California Asphalt Production, LLC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

California Asphalt Production, LLC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: California Asphalt Production, LLC. is the #2,496 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($51,710).

How California Asphalt Production, LLC. Compares

California Asphalt Production, LLC.'s 11.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-23

Last Inspection

2020-09-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25,855

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $25,855 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

30.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

69.6% 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

$95,360

Current Penalty Amount

$51,710

Penalty Reduction

45.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $43,650 from the initial assessment of $95,360. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How California Asphalt Production, LLC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Asphalt Production, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 23 8.0
Total Penalty $51,710 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25,855 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for California Asphalt Production, LLC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($51,710 here).

Coffin Turbo Pump INC $51,712 NJ Fashion, INC. $51,714 KS Ansonia Copper & Brass, INC. $51,694 CT Aacer Acquisition, LLC $51,685 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. 2 insp. Bridgeville, DE Unit Corporation 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Frontline Gaming, INC. 2 insp. Boulder City, NV Syncroflo, INC. 2 insp. Norcross, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coffin Turbo Pump INC
Englewood, NJ
4 inspections $51,712
Fashion, INC.
Ottawa, KS
6 inspections $51,714
Trim-Lok INC.
Buena Park, CA
2 inspections $51,720
Peking Noodle CO. INC.
Glassell Park, CA
3 inspections $51,725
Ansonia Copper & Brass, INC.
Waterbury, CT
3 inspections $51,694

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What to do with this record

Use California Asphalt Production, LLC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare California Asphalt Production, LLC. against Coffin Turbo Pump INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 California Asphalt Production, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Asphalt Production, LLC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does California Asphalt Production, LLC. have? ▼
California Asphalt Production, LLC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $51,710.
How many OSHA inspections has California Asphalt Production, LLC. had? ▼
California Asphalt Production, LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-23 and the most recent on 2020-09-23. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Asphalt Production, LLC.? ▼
California Asphalt Production, LLC. has been assessed $51,710 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $95,360 (a 45.8% reduction).
Does California Asphalt Production, LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. California Asphalt Production, LLC. 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 California Asphalt Production, LLC. operate in? ▼
California Asphalt Production, LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 324110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does California Asphalt Production, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California Asphalt Production, LLC. ranks #4,884 (the top 5% 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 California Asphalt Production, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Asphalt Production, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $51,710 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fashion, INC. in Ottawa, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $51,714 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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