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Hardesty & Sons INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hardesty & Sons INC ranks #98,348 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$150
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,348
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hardesty & Sons INC in Chico, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hardesty & Sons INC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,348 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mitchell Construction Company INC in Hollywood, SC is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $150 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#98,348
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hardesty & Sons INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hardesty & Sons INC runs well below peers (0.02x 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

$150 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hardesty & Sons INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOMAS BARNES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28THE DE MOYA GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUPERIOR FABRIC STRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JORGE MARQUEZ-HERNAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12M BROTHERS PAINTINGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GC REMODELING LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DIONICIO LARA-BRIANO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A & C CRANE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FELIX CASTILLO BAUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MATRIX MAINTENANCE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24VIVANT SOLAR, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARIO SANDOVAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MIGUEL PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5M & J CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JESUS BRAULIO SIERRA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROBERTO ROCHA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ISAIAS GENERAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BENITO RUBIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AARON BROWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Hardesty & Sons INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Hardesty & Sons INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Hardesty & Sons INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hardesty & Sons INC ranks #32,780 at $150 current penalty.

How Hardesty & Sons INC Compares

Hardesty & Sons INC's 0.50 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 below peers (0.02x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-03-15

Last Inspection

2021-06-01

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$75

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $75 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$150

Current Penalty Amount

$150

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Hardesty & Sons INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hardesty & Sons INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $150 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $75 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hardesty & Sons INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($150 here).

Jimmy Sine DBA Southern Excavating & Demolition $150 TN Spirit Underground, LLC $150 NV Emery & Sons Construction INC $150 OR V & W Masonry $150 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Thomas Barnes 2 insp. Hollywood, MD The DE Moya Group, INC. 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Superior Fabric Structures 2 insp. Meriden, NH Jorge Marquez-Hernandez 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jimmy Sine DBA Southern Excavating & Demolition
Mount Juliet, TN
2 inspections $150
Spirit Underground, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
5 inspections $150
V & W Masonry
Lexington, SC
2 inspections $150
Mitchell Construction Company INC
Hollywood, SC
2 inspections $150
Bill Siler Contr INC
Dollar Bay, MI
2 inspections $150

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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 Hardesty & Sons INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hardesty & Sons INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hardesty & Sons INC have? ▼
Hardesty & Sons INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $150.
How many OSHA inspections has Hardesty & Sons INC had? ▼
Hardesty & Sons INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-15 and the most recent on 2021-06-01. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hardesty & Sons INC? ▼
Hardesty & Sons INC has been assessed $150 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Hardesty & Sons INC operate in? ▼
Hardesty & Sons INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hardesty & Sons INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hardesty & Sons INC ranks #98,348 (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 Hardesty & Sons INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hardesty & Sons INC's total OSHA penalty of $150 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mitchell Construction Company INC in Hollywood, SC is a similar construction 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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