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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Tehachapi, CA

Lehigh Southwest Cement Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lehigh Southwest Cement Company ranks #46,236 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 6 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty17% serious
$6,895
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#46,236
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lehigh Southwest Cement Company in Tehachapi, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,895. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lehigh Southwest Cement Company 6 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,236 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Big Lake Services in Rankin, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,944 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#46,236
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Lehigh Southwest Cement Company runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$6,895 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lehigh Southwest Cement Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.95.566.57.106.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTANMAR RENTALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10EUREKA RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18DOYON DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7DOYON UNIVERSAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4WATERFLEET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2TREND SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7TOP BRAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25PACIFIC INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER NATURAL RESO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5PRIMEXX OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ENI PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10COG OPERATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0STALLION OILFIELD SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8ESS SUPPORT SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SMITHBRIDGE GUAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NABORS ALASKA DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2Lehigh Southwest Cem…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Lehigh Southwest Cement Company in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Lehigh Southwest Cement Company is the #389 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($6,895).

How Lehigh Southwest Cement Company Compares

Lehigh Southwest Cement Company's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-01-27

Last Inspection

2020-01-28

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,149

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 6 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,149 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,950

Current Penalty Amount

$6,895

Penalty Reduction

0.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $55 from the initial assessment of $6,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Lehigh Southwest Cement Company Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $6,895 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,149 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,895 here).

Eog Resources, INC. $6,900 PA Oprona, INC. $6,914 TX Big Lake Services $6,944 TX Red Desert Reclamation LLC $6,842 WY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Tanmar Rentals, LLC 6 insp. Pecos, TX Eureka Resources LLC 6 insp. Wysox, PA Doyon Drilling INC 6 insp. Prudhoe Bay, AK Doyon Universal Services LLC 6 insp. Nikiski, AK

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eog Resources, INC.
Penfield, PA
4 inspections $6,900
Oprona, INC.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $6,914
S.J.H.S., INC.
Suwanee, GA
0 inspections $0
Greenbrier Minerals Group 4b
Rupert, WV
0 inspections $0
Big Lake Services
Rankin, TX
2 inspections $6,944

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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 Lehigh Southwest Cement Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lehigh Southwest Cement Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 6 violations across 6 inspections, including 1 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 Lehigh Southwest Cement Company have? ▼
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,895.
How many OSHA inspections has Lehigh Southwest Cement Company had? ▼
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-27 and the most recent on 2020-01-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lehigh Southwest Cement Company? ▼
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company has been assessed $6,895 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,950 (a 0.8% reduction).
Does Lehigh Southwest Cement Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lehigh Southwest Cement 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 Lehigh Southwest Cement Company operate in? ▼
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212312). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lehigh Southwest Cement Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lehigh Southwest Cement Company ranks #46,236 (the upper 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 Lehigh Southwest Cement Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company's total OSHA penalty of $6,895 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Big Lake Services in Rankin, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $6,944 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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