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Wholesale Trade · Centennial, CO

Pioneer Materials West, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pioneer Materials West, INC. ranks #57,478 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$4,642
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,478
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pioneer Materials West, INC. in Centennial, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,642. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pioneer Materials West, INC. 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,478 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bga CORP. in San Juan, PR is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,625 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#57,478
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pioneer Materials West, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pioneer Materials West, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,642 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pioneer Materials West, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALAVO GROWERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ALASKAN COPPER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BARREL TEN QUARTER C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7G4 GEOMATIC RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9C & E ENTERPRISES OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WISMETTAC ASIAN FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALUMA SYSTEMS CONCRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SELDAT DISTRIBUTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DANA DISTRIBUTORS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPECTRUM DIVERSIFIED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LKQ CRYSTAL RIVER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GURUDEV IMPORTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MCLAUGHLIN & MORAN, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STEEL TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SIMS METAL MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WEST COAST RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9W. M. CRAMER LUMBER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21OIL MATIC OF PUERTO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTREPID STONE CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIERRA CHEMICAL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Pioneer Materials We…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Pioneer Materials West, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pioneer Materials West, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pioneer Materials West, INC. ranks #2,782 at $4,642 current penalty.

How Pioneer Materials West, INC. Compares

Pioneer Materials West, INC.'s 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-15

Last Inspection

2021-01-28

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,321

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $2,321 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

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

$6,374

Current Penalty Amount

$4,642

Penalty Reduction

27.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,732 from the initial assessment of $6,374. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Pioneer Materials West, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pioneer Materials West, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $4,642 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,321 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pioneer Materials West, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,642 here).

Ag Central, INC. $4,650 PA American Rubber Technologies, INC. $4,650 FL Oneida-Madison Milk Producers Cooperative Assn. INC. $4,632 NY Standard Restaurant Supply $4,626 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Calavo Growers INC. 2 insp. Riverside, CA Alaskan Copper Companies, INC. 2 insp. San Diego, CA Barrel Ten Quarter Circle INC 2 insp. Napa, CA G4 Geomatic Resources 2 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

West Coast Recycling
Fullerton, CA
0 inspections $0
Ag Central, INC.
New Castle, PA
2 inspections $4,650
American Rubber Technologies, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $4,650
Oneida-Madison Milk Producers Cooperative Assn. INC.
Sherrill, NY
2 inspections $4,632
Bga CORP.
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $4,625

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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 Pioneer Materials West, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pioneer Materials West, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pioneer Materials West, INC. have? ▼
Pioneer Materials West, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,642.
How many OSHA inspections has Pioneer Materials West, INC. had? ▼
Pioneer Materials West, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-15 and the most recent on 2021-01-28. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pioneer Materials West, INC.? ▼
Pioneer Materials West, INC. has been assessed $4,642 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,374 (a 27.2% reduction).
Does Pioneer Materials West, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pioneer Materials West, INC. has 2 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 Pioneer Materials West, INC. operate in? ▼
Pioneer Materials West, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423320). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pioneer Materials West, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pioneer Materials West, INC. ranks #57,478 (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 Pioneer Materials West, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pioneer Materials West, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,642 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bga CORP. in San Juan, PR is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,625 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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