Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Trinidad, CA
Mercer Fraser Company
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mercer Fraser Company ranks #6,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.
- $42,680
- OSHA penalties
- 7
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #6,382
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Mercer Fraser Company in Trinidad, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,680. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Mercer Fraser Company 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Reform Energy Services, Inc. in Marietta, OH is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 3.5
- violations per inspection
- 42.9%
- of violations were serious
- #6,382
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Mercer Fraser Company compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average
- Mercer Fraser Company
Mercer Fraser Company
$42,680 in penalties
- Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas avg $4,539
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average (per employer)
$4,539 in penalties
What this shows Mercer Fraser Company runs far above peers (9.4x 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
$42,680 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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 Mercer Fraser Company.
Mercer Fraser Company in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Mercer Fraser Company is the #48 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($42,680).
How Mercer Fraser Company Compares
Mercer Fraser Company's 3.50 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 (9.4x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2011-02-09
Last Inspection
2023-04-11
Inspection Span
12 yrs
Violations / Inspection
3.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$21,340
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,042
What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $21,340 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
3
Serious
42.9% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
4
Other-Than-Serious
57.1% 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
$69,410
Current Penalty Amount
$42,680
Penalty Reduction
38.5%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,730 from the initial assessment of $69,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas
How Mercer Fraser Company compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Mercer Fraser Company | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.2 |
| Violations | 7 | 3.1 |
| Total Penalty | $42,680 | $4,539 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $21,340 | $2,042 |
Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mercer Fraser Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,680 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
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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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