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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Mobile, AL

Mobile Abrasives, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mobile Abrasives, INC. ranks #85,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,100
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#85,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mobile Abrasives, INC. in Mobile, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mobile Abrasives, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metro Materials, INC. in Memphis, TN is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,100 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#85,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mobile Abrasives, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Mobile Abrasives, INC. runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$1,100 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mobile Abrasives, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CEMEX INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SEZZI CONCRETE & MAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TOTAL DIRECTIONAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EXCEL SITE RENTALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HALLIBURTON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7INDEPENDENCE CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0A-1 GRIT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LHOIST NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WEIMER AND SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BIGARD & HUGGARD DRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COLD SPRING GRANITE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5OLIVE SPRINGS QUARRY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OIL PATCH RENTAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WESTERN STATES WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18THOMES CREEK ROCK CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PIONEER ENERGY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KRYPTONITE ENERGY SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NORAM DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Mobile Abrasives, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Mobile Abrasives, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Mobile Abrasives, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mobile Abrasives, INC. ranks #803 at $1,100 current penalty.

How Mobile Abrasives, INC. Compares

Mobile Abrasives, INC.'s 0.33 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 well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-03-15

Last Inspection

2012-08-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$367

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $367 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,445

Current Penalty Amount

$1,100

Penalty Reduction

23.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $345 from the initial assessment of $1,445. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Mobile Abrasives, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mobile Abrasives, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $1,100 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $367 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mobile Abrasives, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,100 here).

Syar Industries, INC. $1,100 CA Metro Materials, INC. $1,100 TN Southwest Contractors $1,110 CA Mayhew Aggregates & Mine Reclamation $1,115 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. 3 insp. Midland, TX Cemex INC 3 insp. Clayton, CA Sezzi Concrete & Materials, INC. 3 insp. Standish, CA Total Directional Services, LLC 3 insp. Wink, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Syar Industries, INC.
Hopland, CA
2 inspections $1,100
Metro Materials, INC.
Memphis, TN
3 inspections $1,100
Bayou Well Services, LLC
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Certified Oilfield Rentals, Inc.
Cuero, TX
0 inspections $0
Greg's Excavating
Almena, WI
0 inspections $0

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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 Mobile Abrasives, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mobile Abrasives, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Mobile Abrasives, INC. have? ▼
Mobile Abrasives, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Mobile Abrasives, INC. had? ▼
Mobile Abrasives, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-15 and the most recent on 2012-08-21. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mobile Abrasives, INC.? ▼
Mobile Abrasives, INC. has been assessed $1,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,445 (a 23.9% reduction).
Does Mobile Abrasives, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mobile Abrasives, INC. 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 Mobile Abrasives, INC. operate in? ▼
Mobile Abrasives, INC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212322). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mobile Abrasives, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mobile Abrasives, INC. ranks #85,416 (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 Mobile Abrasives, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mobile Abrasives, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,100 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metro Materials, INC. in Memphis, TN is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,100 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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