Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Aromas, CA

Granite Rock Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Granite Rock Company ranks #4,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 22 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty23% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$50,985
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #4,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Granite Rock Company in Aromas, CA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,985. 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 Rock Company 11 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (4.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mills Well Service, INC. in Oklahoma City, OK is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $51,625 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 22.7%
of violations were serious: #4,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Granite Rock Company

$50,985
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas avg

$4,539

What this shows Granite Rock Company runs far above peers (11.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$50,985 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Granite Rock Company.

Granite Rock Company has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Granite Rock Company in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Granite Rock Company ranks #36 at $50,985 current penalty.

How Granite Rock Company Compares

Granite Rock Company's 2.00 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 (11.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-10-06

Last Inspection

2026-02-05

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,635

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 11 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,635 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Serious

22.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

77.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$80,370

Current Penalty Amount

$50,985

Penalty Reduction

36.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,385 from the initial assessment of $80,370. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric	Granite Rock Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.2
Violations	22	3.1
Total Penalty	$50,985	$4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,635	$2,042

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

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50,985 here).

Mills Well Service, INC. $51,625 OK Mason Well Service $48,300 TX Smithbridge Guam, INC. $47,386 GU Shell Oil Products U.S. $47,300 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC 11 insp. Nikiski, AK Xto Energy INC 12 insp. Nikiski, AK Hilcorp Alaska, LLC 13 insp. Prudhoe Bay, AK Cactus Drilling Company, LLC 8 insp. Pecos, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wyoming Casing Service

MP Mine Operations LLC

Mountain Pass, CA

8 inspections $51,240

Mills Well Service, INC.

Oklahoma City, OK

2 inspections $51,625

Oil Well Service Company

Bakersfield, CA

3 inspections $51,640

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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 Rock Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Granite Rock Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 22 violations across 11 inspections, including 5 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 Granite Rock Company have? ▼

Granite Rock Company has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,985.

How many OSHA inspections has Granite Rock Company had? ▼

Granite Rock Company has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-06 and the most recent on 2026-02-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Granite Rock Company? ▼

Granite Rock Company has been assessed $50,985 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $80,370 (a 36.6% reduction).

Does Granite Rock Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Granite Rock Company has 5 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 Rock Company operate in? ▼

Granite Rock Company operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212311). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Granite Rock Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Granite Rock Company ranks #4,975 (the top 5% 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 Rock Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Granite Rock Company's total OSHA penalty of $50,985 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (11.2x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mills Well Service, INC. in Oklahoma City, OK is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $51,625 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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