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Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. ranks #31,250 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 17 violations across 7 inspections.

Upper half by penalty24% serious
$11,455
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#31,250
of 99,447 penalized employers

Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. in Porterville, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,455. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. 7 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,250 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, LLC in Greensboro, PA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
23.5%
of violations were serious
#31,250
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.4 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 Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$11,455 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.85.76.57.38.206.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8SMITHBRIDGE GUAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10BP EXPLORATION (ALAS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26PEAK OILFIELD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12NORAM DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10BIG OX ENERGY SIOUXL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19ENI PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10DOYON 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: 7CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8TOP BRAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25Shell Oil Products U…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10PACIFIC INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER NATURAL RESO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5TANMAR RENTALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10EUREKA RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18COG OPERATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0STALLION OILFIELD SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0Porterville Rock & R…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17
Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. is the #267 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($11,455).

How Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. Compares

Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC.'s 2.43 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 above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2012-12-03

Last Inspection

2026-01-07

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,636

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 7 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $1,636 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

23.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

76.5% 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

$15,645

Current Penalty Amount

$11,455

Penalty Reduction

26.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,190 from the initial assessment of $15,645. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.2
Violations 17 3.1
Total Penalty $11,455 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,636 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,455 here).

Desta Drilling CO. $11,462 TX Aaa Well Service, LLC $11,481 TX Noram Drilling Company $11,500 OK C2G Energy Solutions, LLC $11,502 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. 7 insp. Pecos, TX Smithbridge Guam, INC. 7 insp. Tamuning, GU BP Exploration (Alaska) INC 7 insp. Prudhoe Bay, AK Peak Oilfield Services 7 insp. Pecos, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Desta Drilling CO.
Pecos, TX
2 inspections $11,462
Holliday Rock Company, INC.
Upland, CA
14 inspections $11,447
Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, LLC
Greensboro, PA
0 inspections $0
Lightning Energy
Bridgeport, WV
0 inspections $0
King Well Service
Canadian, TX
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 Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 17 violations across 7 inspections, including 4 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 Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. have? ▼
Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,455.
How many OSHA inspections has Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. had? ▼
Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-03 and the most recent on 2026-01-07. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC.? ▼
Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. has been assessed $11,455 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,645 (a 26.8% reduction).
Does Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. has 4 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 Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. operate in? ▼
Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212321). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC. ranks #31,250 (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 Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Porterville Rock & Recycle, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,455 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, LLC in Greensboro, PA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 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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