Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Tracy, CA

DSS Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DSS Company ranks #7,682 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 9 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty22% serious
$37,525
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#7,682
of 99,447 penalized employers

DSS Company in Tracy, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DSS Company 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,682 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Synergy Oil & Gas, LLC in Long Beach, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $37,800 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#7,682
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How DSS Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows DSS Company runs far above peers (8.3x 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

$37,525 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 DSS Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.95.566.57.106.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPIONEER NATURAL RESO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5TANMAR RENTALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10EUREKA RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18DOYON DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7DOYON UNIVERSAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4WATERFLEET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2TREND SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7TOP BRAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25PACIFIC INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0NORAM DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10SMITHBRIDGE GUAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HELMERICH & PAYNE, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TANMAR COMPANIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1BIG OX ENERGY SIOUXL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19PRIMEXX OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ENI PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10COG OPERATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0STALLION OILFIELD SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8ESS SUPPORT SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5DSS Company, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9
DSS Company has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

DSS Company in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, DSS Company ranks #57 at $37,525 current penalty.

How DSS Company Compares

DSS Company's 1.50 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 far above peers (8.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2015-01-08

Last Inspection

2026-01-27

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,254

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $6,254 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$44,235

Current Penalty Amount

$37,525

Penalty Reduction

15.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,710 from the initial assessment of $44,235. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric DSS Company Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.2
Violations 9 3.1
Total Penalty $37,525 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,254 $2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for DSS Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,525 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

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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 DSS Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, DSS Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 9 violations across 6 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 DSS Company have?
DSS Company has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,525.
How many OSHA inspections has DSS Company had?
DSS Company has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-08 and the most recent on 2026-01-27. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for DSS Company?
DSS Company has been assessed $37,525 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,235 (a 15.2% reduction).
Does DSS Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. DSS Company has 2 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 DSS Company operate in?
DSS Company 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 DSS Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DSS Company ranks #7,682 (the top 10% 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 DSS Company's safety record compare to industry average?
DSS Company's total OSHA penalty of $37,525 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (8.3x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Synergy Oil & Gas, LLC in Long Beach, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $37,800 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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