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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Santa Ynez, CA

Granite Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Granite Construction Company has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#94,621
of 100,495 penalized employers

Granite Construction Company in Santa Ynez, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. 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 10 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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 (4.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rio Tinto Minerals, INC. in Cartago, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
6%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Granite Construction Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Granite Construction Company runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Granite Construction Company

The federal enforcement record for Granite Construction Company in Santa Ynez, CA includes 10 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.30 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 $3,935 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $450 - a 88.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $45. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-07-06 to 2025-10-21, a window of roughly 14 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-07-06

Last Inspection

2025-10-21

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$45

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,034

What this shows 10 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $45 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

3

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

$3,935

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

88.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,485 from the initial assessment of $3,935. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Granite Construction Company compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Granite Construction Company Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.2
Violations 3 3.1
Total Penalty $450 $4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $45 $2,034
View all 2,359 employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas →

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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 3 violations across 10 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 Granite Construction Company have? ▼
Granite Construction Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Granite Construction Company had? ▼
Granite Construction Company has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-06 and the most recent on 2025-10-21. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Granite Construction Company? ▼
Granite Construction Company has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,935 (a 88.6% reduction).
What industry does Granite Construction Company operate in? ▼
Granite Construction Company operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212312). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.
How does Granite Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Granite Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rio Tinto Minerals, INC. in Cartago, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $450 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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