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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 #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pyramid Construction and Aggregates INC in Ocotillo, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. 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 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, North County Sand and Gravel INC in Murrieta, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 (0.09x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDCP MIDSTREAM, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARKMAN PEAT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HORIZONTAL WELL DRILLERS LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Honghua America LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BACKYARD ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDEPENDENCE CONTRACT DRILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BIG SKY WELL SERVICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOSSIL DRILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TUSCOLA ENERGY INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23APA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0A & W WATER SERVICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CADMAN ROCK CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3L&R WELL SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RED DIAMOND ENERGY SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SIDEWINDER DRILLING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLUE LINE DRILLING CO., L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Pyramid Construction and Aggregates INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pyramid Construction and Aggregates INC ranks #957 at $400 current penalty.

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 well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-27

Last Inspection

2011-01-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $200 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

2

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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$400

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 2 2.2
Violations 2 3.1
Total Penalty $400 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $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 ($400 here).

Southern Energy Operating Company INC $400 MI Alpena Aggregate INC. $400 MI Rto Sales and Leasing, INC. $387 TX Lozoya Welding, INC. $420 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DCP Midstream, LP 2 insp. Platteville, CO Markman Peat Corporation 2 insp. Lakeview, MI Horizontal Well Drillers LLC. 2 insp. Ogallah, KS Honghua America LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hanson Aggregates Midpac
Santa Maria, CA
2 inspections $400
Nordic Industries, INC.
Smartsville, CA
4 inspections $400
Southern Energy Operating Company INC
Milford, MI
2 inspections $400
Alpena Aggregate INC.
Alpena, MI
2 inspections $400
North County Sand and Gravel INC
Murrieta, CA
2 inspections $400

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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 2 violations across 2 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 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Pyramid Construction and Aggregates INC had? ▼
Pyramid Construction and Aggregates INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-27 and the most recent on 2011-01-12. 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 $400 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 #94,479 (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 $400 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, North County Sand and Gravel INC in Murrieta, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $400 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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