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Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$1,400
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC in Chehalis, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bond Crushed Concrete in Bay City, MI is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHALLIBURTON ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LATSHAW DRILLING AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PALMER TANK & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNIT CORPORATION RIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAYHEW AGGREGATES & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WM. J. CLARK TRUCKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUARTZVIEW INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LUCK STONE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VORTECH CONTRACTING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AGHORN OPERATING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HVI CAT CANYON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DATALOG GEOLOGICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STELLAR OILFIELD REN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EXTREME HEAT HOT WEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORCAL RECYCLED ROCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JAXON ENTERPRISES DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LEIKER WELL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARCHER DIRECTIONAL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MURFIN DRILLING CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Chehalis Sand & Grav…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC ranks #753 at $1,400 current penalty.

How Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC Compares

Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-19

Last Inspection

2011-09-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $700 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$1,700

Current Penalty Amount

$1,400

Penalty Reduction

17.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $300 from the initial assessment of $1,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $1,400 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $700 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).

Cactus Drilling Rig #115 $1,400 NM Bond Crushed Concrete $1,400 MI BJ Rees's Enterprise $1,400 CA Gillibrand Industrial Sands, INC. $1,390 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Halliburton Energy Services, INC. 2 insp. Hudson, CO Latshaw Drilling and Exploration, LLC 2 insp. Pecos, TX Palmer Tank & Construction, INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Unit Corporation Rig 302 2 insp. Leedey, OK

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cactus Drilling Rig #115
Hobbs, NM
2 inspections $1,400
Bond Crushed Concrete
Bay City, MI
3 inspections $1,400
BJ Rees's Enterprise
Lone Pine, CA
3 inspections $1,400
Target Oilfield Services, LLC
Shreveport, LA
0 inspections $0
Menard
Bridgeville, PA
0 inspections $0

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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 Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. 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 Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC have? ▼
Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC had? ▼
Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-19 and the most recent on 2011-09-20. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC? ▼
Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC has been assessed $1,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,700 (a 17.6% reduction).
Does Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC has 5 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 Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC operate in? ▼
Chehalis Sand & Gravel 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 Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC ranks #82,453 (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 Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chehalis Sand & Gravel INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,400 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, Bond Crushed Concrete in Bay City, MI is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,400 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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