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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Ocotillo, CA

Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. ranks #84,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 6 violations across 10 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,150
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#84,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. in Ocotillo, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,150. 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. 10 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,842 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 well above peers (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hanson Aggregates Mid Pacific INC. in Santa Maria, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,160 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#84,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.6 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 Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$1,150 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% 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..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.77.69.511.413.3010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILCORP ALASKA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 21CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8XTO ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 38Shell Oil Products U…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10ENI PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8SMITHBRIDGE GUAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10BP EXPLORATION (ALAS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26HILCORP ALASKA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 30PEAK OILFIELD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12NORAM DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10BIG OX ENERGY SIOUXL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19EUREKA RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18DOYON 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: 7TOP BRAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25PACIFIC INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER NATURAL RESO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5Pyramid Construction…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. has 10 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.

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 #793 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($1,150).

How Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. Compares

Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC.'s 0.60 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 below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2016-04-18

Last Inspection

2025-05-29

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$115

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 10 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $115 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

6

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

$1,150

Current Penalty Amount

$1,150

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

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 10 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $1,150 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $115 $2,042
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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 ($1,150 here).

Patterson Uti Drilling Company LLC $1,138 WV Unit Texas Drilling LLC $1,125 LA Citadel Drilling (USA) LTD. $1,188 TX Arklatx Operating Company, INC $1,200 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC 11 insp. Nikiski, AK Cactus Drilling Company, LLC 8 insp. Pecos, TX Xto Energy INC 12 insp. Nikiski, AK Shell Oil Products U.S. 8 insp. Anacortes, WA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sierra Cascade Aggregate & Asphalt Products, INC.
Chester, CA
2 inspections $1,150
DV Natural Resources, LLC.
Trona, CA
5 inspections $1,160
Hanson Aggregates Mid Pacific INC.
Santa Maria, CA
4 inspections $1,160
Patterson Uti Drilling Company LLC
Morgantown, WV
2 inspections $1,138
Weir Mathena
Burgettstown, PA
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 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 6 violations across 10 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 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. had? ▼
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-18 and the most recent on 2025-05-29. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC.? ▼
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, INC. has been assessed $1,150 in current OSHA penalties.
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.
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 #84,842 (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 $1,150 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hanson Aggregates Mid Pacific INC. in Santa Maria, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,160 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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