Manufacturing · Denver, CO

Cornerstone Granite INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cornerstone Granite INC. ranks #90,599 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$660
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#90,599
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cornerstone Granite INC. in Denver, CO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $660. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 18 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cornerstone Granite INC. once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,599 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,375 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Heckert Sheet Metal Works, L.L.C in Kansas City, MO is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#90,599
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,375
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 76/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Cornerstone Granite INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cornerstone Granite INC. runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$660 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cornerstone Granite INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4HASA, INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MINDA SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GENERAL MOTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5SEAWARD SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1EURO MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4READY SEAFOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FUTURE HOME TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MERIT TECHNOLOGIES W…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1STONE CASTLE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DERKSEN PORTABLE BUI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO WELDING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5IRON CROSS AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SAW DUST BIN INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BUFFALO FELT PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HYDROSWING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SANDY BAY MINK RANCH…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9EL PASO HOSE & FITTI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4Cornerstone Granite …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Cornerstone Granite INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Cornerstone Granite INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cornerstone Granite INC. ranks #33,375 at $660 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Cornerstone Granite INC. at rank #4,197 of 4,429 employers ($1,375 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $660 OSHA penalties plus $1,375 WHD back wages (67.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cornerstone Granite INC. Compares

Cornerstone Granite INC.'s 2.00 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 below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-12-14

Last Inspection

2011-12-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$660

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $660 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

100.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$660

Current Penalty Amount

$660

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,035

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,375
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
18
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$688
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,375

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cornerstone Granite INC. owed $1,375 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 18 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cornerstone Granite INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cornerstone Granite INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $660 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $660 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cornerstone Granite INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($660 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

Use Cornerstone Granite INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cornerstone Granite INC. against Gerdau Ameristeel US, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cornerstone Granite INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Cornerstone Granite INC. also carries $1,375 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Cornerstone Granite INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cornerstone Granite INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cornerstone Granite INC. have?
Cornerstone Granite INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $660.
How many OSHA inspections has Cornerstone Granite INC. had?
Cornerstone Granite INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-14 and the most recent on 2011-12-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cornerstone Granite INC.?
Cornerstone Granite INC. has been assessed $660 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,375 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Cornerstone Granite INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cornerstone Granite INC. has 0 serious violations, and 2 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.
Has Cornerstone Granite INC. been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cornerstone Granite INC., resulting in $1,375 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cornerstone Granite INC. operate in?
Cornerstone Granite INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Cornerstone Granite INC. owes me wages?
If you believe Cornerstone Granite INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,375 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Cornerstone Granite INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cornerstone Granite INC. ranks #90,599 (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 Cornerstone Granite INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Cornerstone Granite INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $660 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heckert Sheet Metal Works, L.L.C in Kansas City, MO is a similar manufacturing 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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