Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Chester, CA

Sierra Cascade Aggregate

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sierra Cascade Aggregate has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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Violations cited
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OSHA inspections

Sierra Cascade Aggregate in Chester, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sierra Cascade Aggregate 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Martin Marietta Northern California Aggregates, LLC in Santa Maria, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Sierra Cascade Aggregate.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedW.S. RED HANCOCK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CHOCTAW SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEWFIELD DRILLING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ACE ENERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PIONEER ENERGY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HALLIBURTON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MW LOGISTICS SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXXONMOBIL PRODUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PERMIAN SERVICES CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BISON DRILLING AND F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UDELHOVEN OILFIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DESTA DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OPRONA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTHFIELD ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITADEL DRILLING (US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PATTERSON UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRINIDAD DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Sierra Cascade Aggre…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Sierra Cascade Aggregate has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

How Sierra Cascade Aggregate Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Sierra Cascade Aggregate in Chester, CA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Sierra Cascade Aggregate to date. The Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average runs $4,539 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-02-01

Last Inspection

2025-05-15

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Sierra Cascade Aggregate compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sierra Cascade Aggregate Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 0 3.1
Total Penalty $0 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sierra Cascade Aggregate, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

Use Sierra Cascade Aggregate's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Sierra Cascade Aggregate safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sierra Cascade Aggregate's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 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 Sierra Cascade Aggregate have?
Sierra Cascade Aggregate has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Sierra Cascade Aggregate had?
Sierra Cascade Aggregate has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-01 and the most recent on 2025-05-15. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sierra Cascade Aggregate?
Sierra Cascade Aggregate has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Sierra Cascade Aggregate operate in?
Sierra Cascade Aggregate operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212319). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
How does Sierra Cascade Aggregate's safety record compare to industry average?
Sierra Cascade Aggregate's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Martin Marietta Northern California Aggregates, LLC in Santa Maria, CA 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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