Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Lucerne Valley, CA

Omya California INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Omya California INC ranks #77,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$1,875
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#77,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Omya California INC in Lucerne Valley, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,875. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Omya California INC 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,762 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 (1.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Patterson-Uti Drilling Company, LLC in Waldron, KS is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,890 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#77,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Omya California INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Omya California INC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,875 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Omya California INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAJ'S LOGISTIC SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23STALLION OIL FIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CHAMPAGNE & MARX EXC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0PUMPCO ENERGY SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CIMAREX ENERGY CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0TANMAR COMPANIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11EXXON MOBIL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER NATURAL RESO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SANDRIDGE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0UNIT DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7EXPLORATION DRILLING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3OXY USA INC. OCCIDEN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0UMC ENERGY SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9WATERFLEET, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROD INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30Omya California INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
Omya California INC has 4 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.

Omya California INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Omya California INC ranks #685 at $1,875 current penalty.

How Omya California INC Compares

Omya California INC's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-09-07

Last Inspection

2014-09-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$469

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $469 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

$2,025

Current Penalty Amount

$1,875

Penalty Reduction

7.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $150 from the initial assessment of $2,025. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Omya California INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $1,875 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $469 $2,042

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

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

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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 Omya California INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Omya California INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 6 violations across 4 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 Omya California INC have?
Omya California INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,875.
How many OSHA inspections has Omya California INC had?
Omya California INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-07 and the most recent on 2014-09-11. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Omya California INC?
Omya California INC has been assessed $1,875 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,025 (a 7.4% reduction).
Does Omya California INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Omya California 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 Omya California INC operate in?
Omya California INC 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 Omya California INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Omya California INC ranks #77,762 (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 Omya California INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Omya California INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,875 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Patterson-Uti Drilling Company, LLC in Waldron, KS is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,890 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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