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Granite Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Granite Construction Company ranks #14,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$23,775
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#14,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Granite Construction Company in Indio, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,775. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Granite Construction Company 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Specialized Services in Phoenix, AZ is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#14,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Granite Construction Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Granite Construction Company runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$23,775 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Granite Construction Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTEGRITY CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SPRINGFIELD, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8OLD PUEBLO STUCCO & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8MEDFORD DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20HARVEY-CLEARY ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0SYNERGY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0GUNDLACH CHAMPION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MARCO T. ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29CONSTRUCTION BCA LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27PROFESSIONAL ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9VENCO BUILDING GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ST PAUL REGIONAL WAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7QUALITY AIR HEATING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5INTERSTATE MECHANICA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SCHEPERS BROTHERS CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4EMPIRE BUILDING CONS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BOYLE CONSTRUCTION I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0KORTE CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0FARMINGDALE VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11Granite Construction…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4
Granite Construction Company has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Granite Construction Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Granite Construction Company sits at penalty rank #3,480 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($23,775 assessed).

How Granite Construction Company Compares

Granite Construction Company's 0.80 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-03-25

Last Inspection

2024-02-22

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,755

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $4,755 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$23,775

Current Penalty Amount

$23,775

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Granite Construction Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Granite Construction Company Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $23,775 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,755 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,775 here).

Emissael Espana Carranza $23,769 TX Sussex Protection Service, LLC $23,768 DE White River Framing, LLC $23,760 CT Super Excavators, INC. $23,760 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Integrity Construction, INC. 5 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Springfield, Town of 5 insp. Springfield, VT Old Pueblo Stucco & Lath, LLC 5 insp. Tucson, AZ Medford Department of Public Works 5 insp. Medford, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Specialized Services
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
Diazurro Construction
Colorado Springs, CO
0 inspections $0
CMC Construction
Ashland, WI
0 inspections $0
L.A.S. Trucking and Construction, Inc.
Christiansburg, VA
0 inspections $0
Emissael Espana Carranza
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $23,769

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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 Granite Construction Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Granite Construction Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Granite Construction Company have? ▼
Granite Construction Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,775.
How many OSHA inspections has Granite Construction Company had? ▼
Granite Construction Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-25 and the most recent on 2024-02-22. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Granite Construction Company? ▼
Granite Construction Company has been assessed $23,775 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Granite Construction Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Granite Construction Company has 1 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 Granite Construction Company operate in? ▼
Granite Construction Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236118). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Granite Construction Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Granite Construction Company ranks #14,326 (the top quarter 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 Granite Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Granite Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $23,775 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Specialized Services in Phoenix, AZ is a similar construction 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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