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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Beckwourth, CA

R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering ranks #91,713 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$590
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,713
of 99,447 penalized employers

R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering in Beckwourth, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $590. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,713 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, Canyon Rock CO., INC. in Cazadero, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $595 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#91,713
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$590 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSKYY DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MCADA DRILLING FLUID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STALLION OIL FIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEEPWELL EQUIPMENT R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NABORS ALASKA DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MURFIN DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MPIS ENVIRONMENTAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENERGY DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHWIND DRILLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARL OEDER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HALLIBURTON ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WHITE RIVER SAFETY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALLON PETROLEUM COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FINLEY RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER DRILLING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BORETS-WEATHERFORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DOYON DRILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2R. & J. Joy, INC. DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering is the #905 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($590).

How R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering Compares

R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering's 1.50 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 (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-06-05

Last Inspection

2024-10-30

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$295

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $295 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

3

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

$590

Current Penalty Amount

$590

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 R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 3 3.1
Total Penalty $590 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $295 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($590 here).

Southwestern Energy Company $595 AR Waterfleet, LLC $534 TX Reliable Well Service $525 NM Chevron USA $523 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

SKYY Drilling, LLC 2 insp. El Dorado, KS McAda Drilling Fluids, INC. 2 insp. Kingsville, TX Stallion Oil Field Services, LTD. 2 insp. Midland, TX Deepwell Equipment Rentals, LLC 2 insp. Pecos, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Canyon Rock CO., INC.
Cazadero, CA
2 inspections $595
Original Sixteen to One Mine, INC.
Alleghany, CA
4 inspections $595
Southwestern Energy Company
Bee Branch, AR
3 inspections $595
Olive Springs Quarry, INC.
Soquel, CA
3 inspections $585
Holliday Rock Company, INC.
Mojave, CA
11 inspections $580

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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 R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering have? ▼
R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $590.
How many OSHA inspections has R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering had? ▼
R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-05 and the most recent on 2024-10-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering? ▼
R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering has been assessed $590 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering operate in? ▼
R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering 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 R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering ranks #91,713 (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 R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
R. & J. Joy, INC. DBA Joy Engineering's total OSHA penalty of $590 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, Canyon Rock CO., INC. in Cazadero, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $595 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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