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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Victorville, CA

Protech Minerals LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Protech Minerals LLC ranks #30,733 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty13% serious
$11,660
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#30,733
of 99,447 penalized employers

Protech Minerals LLC in Victorville, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,660. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Protech Minerals LLC 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 4.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,733 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Progressive Pressure Systems in Nacogdoches, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.6
violations per inspection
13.0%
of violations were serious
#30,733
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 23/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Protech Minerals LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Protech Minerals LLC runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$11,660 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 Protech Minerals LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.94.555.56.106.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NABORS ALASKA DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0PEAK OILFIELD SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1WESTERN GAS PARTNERS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13SMITHBRIDGE GUAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HELMERICH & PAYNE, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TANMAR COMPANIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1PRIMEXX OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0COG OPERATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0STALLION OILFIELD SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ESS SUPPORT SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TREND SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7EOG 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: 11Protech Minerals LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23
Protech Minerals LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Protech Minerals LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Protech Minerals LLC ranks #257 at $11,660 current penalty.

How Protech Minerals LLC Compares

Protech Minerals LLC's 4.60 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-09-26

Last Inspection

2024-07-02

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,332

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.6 violations per visit. That's $2,332 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

13.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

20

Other-Than-Serious

87.0% 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

$17,510

Current Penalty Amount

$11,660

Penalty Reduction

33.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,850 from the initial assessment of $17,510. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Protech Minerals LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Protech Minerals LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.2
Violations 23 3.1
Total Penalty $11,660 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,332 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Protech Minerals LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,660 here).

Csi Sands, LTD. $11,640 OH Trend Services INC. $11,690 TX Basic Energy Services $11,620 TX Steel Valley Firebrick $11,745 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. INC. 5 insp. Pecos, TX Basic Energy Services 5 insp. Pecos, TX Nabors Alaska Drilling, INC. 5 insp. Prudhoe Bay, AK Precision Drilling 5 insp. Pecos, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lehigh Southwest Cement Company
Redding, CA
4 inspections $11,660
Csi Sands, LTD.
Rayland, OH
2 inspections $11,640
Trend Services INC.
Pecos, TX
6 inspections $11,690
Progressive Pressure Systems
Nacogdoches, TX
0 inspections $0
Stony Point Rock Quarry INC
Sonoma, CA
3 inspections $11,700

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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 Protech Minerals LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Protech Minerals LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 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 Protech Minerals LLC have? ▼
Protech Minerals LLC has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,660.
How many OSHA inspections has Protech Minerals LLC had? ▼
Protech Minerals LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-26 and the most recent on 2024-07-02. This averages 4.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Protech Minerals LLC? ▼
Protech Minerals LLC has been assessed $11,660 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,510 (a 33.4% reduction).
Does Protech Minerals LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Protech Minerals LLC has 3 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 Protech Minerals LLC operate in? ▼
Protech Minerals LLC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213115). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Protech Minerals LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Protech Minerals LLC ranks #30,733 (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 Protech Minerals LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Protech Minerals LLC's total OSHA penalty of $11,660 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Progressive Pressure Systems in Nacogdoches, TX 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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