Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Newman, CA

Frank B Marks & Son INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Frank B Marks & Son INC ranks #98,405 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 7 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$135
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#98,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Frank B Marks & Son INC in Newman, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $135. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Frank B Marks & Son INC 7 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,405 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 runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, A Teichert & Son INC DBA Teichert Aggregates in Truckee, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $150 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#98,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (0.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Frank B Marks & Son INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Frank B Marks & Son INC runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$135 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Frank B Marks & Son INC.

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Frank B Marks & Son INC has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Frank B Marks & Son INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Frank B Marks & Son INC is the #1,089 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($135).

How Frank B Marks & Son INC Compares

Frank B Marks & Son INC's 0.57 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 (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-08-19

Last Inspection

2023-03-16

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 7 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $19 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

4

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

$135

Current Penalty Amount

$135

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 Frank B Marks & Son INC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Frank B Marks & Son INC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.2
Violations 4 3.1
Total Penalty $135 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19 $2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Frank B Marks & Son INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($135 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 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 Frank B Marks & Son INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Frank B Marks & Son INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 7 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 Frank B Marks & Son INC have?
Frank B Marks & Son INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $135.
How many OSHA inspections has Frank B Marks & Son INC had?
Frank B Marks & Son INC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-19 and the most recent on 2023-03-16. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Frank B Marks & Son INC?
Frank B Marks & Son INC has been assessed $135 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Frank B Marks & Son INC operate in?
Frank B Marks & Son 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 Frank B Marks & Son INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Frank B Marks & Son INC ranks #98,405 (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 Frank B Marks & Son INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Frank B Marks & Son INC's total OSHA penalty of $135 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, A Teichert & Son INC DBA Teichert Aggregates in Truckee, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $150 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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