Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Heber, CA

Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. in Heber, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 66 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $15,156 in back wages owed to 24 affected workers. For comparison, Gas N Wash in Chicago Heights, IL is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers
$15,156
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $15K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($15K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC..

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Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. is the #673 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($2,000). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. ranks #351 among 717 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with WHD recoveries ($15,156).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,000 OSHA penalties plus $15,156 WHD back wages (88.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. Compares

Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC.'s 1.00 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

1

First Inspection

2021-06-30

Last Inspection

2021-06-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,000 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$4,385

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

54.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,156

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,385 from the initial assessment of $4,385. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$15,156
Employees Affected
24
WHD Violations
66
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$632
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$15,156

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. owed $15,156 in back wages to 24 employees across 1 case and 66 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $2,000 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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  • Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. also carries $15,156 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections. 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 Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. have?
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. had?
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-06-30 and the most recent on 2021-06-30. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC.?
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,385 (a 54.4% reduction). Additionally, $15,156 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC., resulting in $15,156 in back wages owed to 24 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. operate in?
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, 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.
What should I do if Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. owes me wages?
If you believe Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $15,156 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. ranks #76,879 (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 Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gas N Wash in Chicago Heights, IL 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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