Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Clearlake Oaks, CA

Clearlake Lava, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clearlake Lava, INC. ranks #47,999 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 7 inspections.

Upper half by penalty10% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$6,455
OSHA penalties: 20
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #47,999
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clearlake Lava, INC. in Clearlake Oaks, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,455. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clearlake Lava, INC. 7 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 2.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,999 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, JW Trucking LLC in Odessa, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.9
violations per inspection: 10.0%
of violations were serious: #47,999
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 48/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Clearlake Lava, INC.

$6,455
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas avg

$4,539

What this shows Clearlake Lava, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$6,455 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Clearlake Lava, INC..

Clearlake Lava, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Clearlake Lava, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Clearlake Lava, INC. is the #415 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($6,455).

How Clearlake Lava, INC. Compares

Clearlake Lava, INC.'s 2.86 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-12-30

Last Inspection

2025-10-03

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$922

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 7 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.9 violations per visit. That's $922 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Serious

10.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

5.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

85.0% 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

$15,950

Current Penalty Amount

$6,455

Penalty Reduction

59.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,495 from the initial assessment of $15,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric	Clearlake Lava, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	2.2
Violations	20	3.1
Total Penalty	$6,455	$4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$922	$2,042

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

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,455 here).

White Knight Drilling, LLC $6,440 KS Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company $6,500 TX Sterling Drilling CO. $6,500 KS L & W Framing Group LLC $6,500 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Noram Drilling Company 7 insp. Pecos, TX Big Ox Energy Siouxland, LLC 7 insp. Dakota City, NE Eni Petroleum 7 insp. Prudhoe Bay, AK Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. 7 insp. Pecos, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Austin Creek Materials

White Knight Drilling, LLC

Hays, KS

2 inspections $6,440

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company

Pyote, TX

2 inspections $6,500

Sterling Drilling CO.

Greensburg, KS

2 inspections $6,500

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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 Clearlake Lava, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Clearlake Lava, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 7 inspections, including 2 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 Clearlake Lava, INC. have? ▼

Clearlake Lava, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,455.

How many OSHA inspections has Clearlake Lava, INC. had? ▼

Clearlake Lava, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-30 and the most recent on 2025-10-03. This averages 2.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Clearlake Lava, INC.? ▼

Clearlake Lava, INC. has been assessed $6,455 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,950 (a 59.5% reduction).

Does Clearlake Lava, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Clearlake Lava, INC. has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Clearlake Lava, INC. operate in? ▼

Clearlake Lava, INC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212311). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Clearlake Lava, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clearlake Lava, INC. ranks #47,999 (the upper 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 Clearlake Lava, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Clearlake Lava, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,455 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, JW Trucking LLC in Odessa, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 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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