Wholesale Trade · Quincy, CA

Sierra Pacific Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sierra Pacific Industries ranks #6,399 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty44% serious
$42,625
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#6,399
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sierra Pacific Industries in Quincy, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,625. 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 Pacific Industries 10 times over 16 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,399 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Liberty Tire Recycling in Des Moines, IA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $42,684 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#6,399
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 77/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sierra Pacific Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sierra Pacific Industries runs well above peers (4.7x 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

$42,625 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sierra Pacific Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.88.91011.112.2012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMURPAC OF TENNESSEE …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 46WESTERN BEE SUPPLIES…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 40UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 42SCRAP METAL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL SHIPBR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24US STEEL CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7CIBOVITA INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 43GENERAL IRON INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5EGT LLC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 1US STEEL GREAT LAKES…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9O'BRIEN STEEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10MILLER RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 25JOE DARRAH, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 29WOLVERINE PACKING CO…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 15WILLBANKS METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 42CRYSTAL FINISHING SY…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 40JOHANNA FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 23KROGER DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9ASSOCIATED GROCERS O…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9Sierra Pacific Indus…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9
Sierra Pacific Industries has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sierra Pacific Industries in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Sierra Pacific Industries is the #247 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($42,625).

How Sierra Pacific Industries Compares

Sierra Pacific Industries's 0.90 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-08-05

Last Inspection

2026-03-19

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 10 inspections over 16 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $4,263 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$104,485

Current Penalty Amount

$42,625

Penalty Reduction

59.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $61,860 from the initial assessment of $104,485. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Sierra Pacific Industries compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sierra Pacific Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $42,625 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,263 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Sierra Pacific Industries safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sierra Pacific Industries's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 10 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sierra Pacific Industries have?
Sierra Pacific Industries has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Sierra Pacific Industries had?
Sierra Pacific Industries has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-05 and the most recent on 2026-03-19. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sierra Pacific Industries?
Sierra Pacific Industries has been assessed $42,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $104,485 (a 59.2% reduction).
Does Sierra Pacific Industries have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sierra Pacific Industries has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Sierra Pacific Industries operate in?
Sierra Pacific Industries operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sierra Pacific Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sierra Pacific Industries ranks #6,399 (the top 10% 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 Sierra Pacific Industries's safety record compare to industry average?
Sierra Pacific Industries's total OSHA penalty of $42,625 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Liberty Tire Recycling in Des Moines, IA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $42,684 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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