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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Olancha, CA

California Lightweight Pumice INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Lightweight Pumice INC ranks #99,375 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$75
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,375
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Lightweight Pumice INC in Olancha, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $75. 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 Lightweight Pumice INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,375 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Larranaga Construction INC in Alturas, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $75 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#99,375
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows California Lightweight Pumice INC runs well below peers (0.02x 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

$75 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 California Lightweight Pumice INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4METSCH REFRACTORIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CORONADO MIDSTREAM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PETROLEUM EXPLORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VULCAN MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WILDCAT WIRELINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FRONTIER DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DENALI UNIVERSAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SANGRAVL COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WHITING OIL & GAS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STALLION OILFIELD SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BILL BARRETT CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ATLAS PRODUCTION SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1C & D OILFIELD SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANADARKO PETROLEUM C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRECISION DRILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTHEAST ENERGY MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ENERSTAR RENTALS & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3California Lightweig…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
California Lightweight Pumice INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

California Lightweight Pumice INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, California Lightweight Pumice INC sits at penalty rank #1,109 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($75 assessed).

How California Lightweight Pumice INC Compares

California Lightweight Pumice INC's 0.50 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 below peers (0.02x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-21

Last Inspection

2012-08-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$38

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $38 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$75

Current Penalty Amount

$75

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How California Lightweight Pumice INC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Lightweight Pumice INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $75 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $38 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for California Lightweight Pumice INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($75 here).

Blaise Energy $153 ND Cannon Electric $160 MI Briggs Mechanical INC $200 MI Trinidad Drilling LLC $200 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company 2 insp. Mentone, TX Metsch Refractories INC 2 insp. Chester, WV Coronado Midstream, LLC 2 insp. Andrews, TX Petroleum Exploration Company, LTD (Petex) Rig #2 2 insp. Graham, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC.
Strathmore, CA
2 inspections $75
Rock Structures Construction Company
Lake Elsinore, CA
3 inspections $75
Feather River Materials INC
Quincy, CA
3 inspections $75
Larranaga Construction INC
Alturas, CA
2 inspections $75
GPS River Rock Products, INC.
Maricopa, CA
4 inspections $85

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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 California Lightweight Pumice INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Lightweight Pumice INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does California Lightweight Pumice INC have? ▼
California Lightweight Pumice INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $75.
How many OSHA inspections has California Lightweight Pumice INC had? ▼
California Lightweight Pumice INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-21 and the most recent on 2012-08-09. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Lightweight Pumice INC? ▼
California Lightweight Pumice INC has been assessed $75 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does California Lightweight Pumice INC operate in? ▼
California Lightweight Pumice INC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212319). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does California Lightweight Pumice INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California Lightweight Pumice INC ranks #99,375 (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 California Lightweight Pumice INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Lightweight Pumice INC's total OSHA penalty of $75 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Larranaga Construction INC in Alturas, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $75 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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