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Manufacturing · Irwindale, CA

Spragues' Rock and Sand Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spragues' Rock and Sand Company ranks #90,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$685
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,355
of 99,447 penalized employers

Spragues' Rock and Sand Company in Irwindale, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $685. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Spragues' Rock and Sand Company 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Arena Container Services of Wisconsin in Kendall, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $684 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#90,355
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spragues' Rock and Sand Company runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$685 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Spragues' Rock and Sand Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedORBITAL ATK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NEXHAUL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIPPERT COMPONENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEMICONDUCTOR COMPON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLEPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SINCLAIR CASPER REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41RENO REFRACTORIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MERCK, SHARPE & DOHM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CHIEF MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EMECO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DOUBLE 'R' SHARPENING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TWIN MARQUIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHNSTOWN FEED MILL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GROVE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23S-5! MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIAD METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DEMATIC CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Spragues' Rock and S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Spragues' Rock and Sand Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Spragues' Rock and Sand Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Spragues' Rock and Sand Company ranks #33,318 at $685 current penalty.

How Spragues' Rock and Sand Company Compares

Spragues' Rock and Sand Company's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-29

Last Inspection

2017-12-12

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$343

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $343 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$1,095

Current Penalty Amount

$685

Penalty Reduction

37.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $410 from the initial assessment of $1,095. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Spragues' Rock and Sand Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Spragues' Rock and Sand Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $685 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $343 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Spragues' Rock and Sand Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($685 here).

Federal Pipe & Supply CO $685 MI Cadence, INC $686 VA Northland Monument INC of Longville $684 MN Grill Works INC DBA Heartland Wood Products $684 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Nampa, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Federal Pipe & Supply CO
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $685
Cadence, INC
Staunton, VA
2 inspections $686
Northland Monument INC of Longville
Longville, MN
2 inspections $684
Grill Works INC DBA Heartland Wood Products
Redwood Falls, MN
2 inspections $684
Arena Container Services of Wisconsin
Kendall, WI
2 inspections $684

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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 Spragues' Rock and Sand Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Spragues' Rock and Sand Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Spragues' Rock and Sand Company have? ▼
Spragues' Rock and Sand Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $685.
How many OSHA inspections has Spragues' Rock and Sand Company had? ▼
Spragues' Rock and Sand Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-29 and the most recent on 2017-12-12. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spragues' Rock and Sand Company? ▼
Spragues' Rock and Sand Company has been assessed $685 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,095 (a 37.4% reduction).
What industry does Spragues' Rock and Sand Company operate in? ▼
Spragues' Rock and Sand Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327320). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Spragues' Rock and Sand Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Spragues' Rock and Sand Company ranks #90,355 (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 Spragues' Rock and Sand Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Spragues' Rock and Sand Company's total OSHA penalty of $685 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arena Container Services of Wisconsin in Kendall, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $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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