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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Mojave, CA

Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC has a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,200
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#67,551
of 100,495 penalized employers

Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC in Mojave, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC 6 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Robertson's Ready Mix LTD a California Limited Partnership in Redlands, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,200 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
33%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$3,200 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC

The federal enforcement record for Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC in Mojave, CA includes 6 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 1.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $3,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,200 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $533. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-02-13 to 2017-12-14, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2015-02-13

Last Inspection

2017-12-14

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$533

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,034

What this shows 6 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $533 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,034.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

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

$3,200

Current Penalty Amount

$3,200

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 Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.2
Violations 10 3.1
Total Penalty $3,200 $4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $533 $2,034
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 6 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 Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC have? ▼
Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC had? ▼
Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-13 and the most recent on 2017-12-14. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC? ▼
Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC has been assessed $3,200 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC operate in? ▼
Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212222). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.
How does Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Golden Queen Mining CO., LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,200 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Robertson's Ready Mix LTD a California Limited Partnership in Redlands, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $3,200 in current penalties.

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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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