Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Tumwater, WA

Sterling Breen Crushing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sterling Breen Crushing INC ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,300
OSHA penalties: 14
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sterling Breen Crushing INC in Tumwater, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Sterling Breen Crushing INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Santa Fe Aggregates, INC. in Woodlake, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $3,300 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 85.7%
of violations were serious: #66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.5 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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Sterling Breen Crushin…

$3,300
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas avg

$4,539

What this shows Sterling Breen Crushing INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,300 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Sterling Breen Crushing INC.

Sterling Breen Crushing INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Sterling Breen Crushing INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Sterling Breen Crushing INC sits at penalty rank #576 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($3,300 assessed).

How Sterling Breen Crushing INC Compares

Sterling Breen Crushing INC's 3.50 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-07-08

Last Inspection

2011-06-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $825 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Serious

85.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

14.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,300

Penalty Reduction

26.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,200 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Sterling Breen Crushing INC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Sterling Breen Crushing INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.2
Violations	14	3.1
Total Penalty	$3,300	$4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$825	$2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sterling Breen Crushing INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,300 here).

Santa Fe Aggregates, INC. $3,300 CA Protech Minerals $3,310 CA Reliance Well Services, LLC $3,320 PA Neil's Controlled Blasting, L.P. $3,265 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

O'ryan Oil & Gas 4 insp. Powell, TX Outline Oil Company LLC 4 insp. Alice, TX Sierra Cascade Aggregate & Asphalt Products LLC 4 insp. Chester, CA Unimin Corporation 4 insp. Ione, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Santa Fe Aggregates, INC.

Woodlake, CA

4 inspections $3,300

Nomac Drilling, LLC #10

Dewey, OK

0 inspections $0

Monaloh Basin Engineers (MBE)

Reliance Well Services, LLC

Erie, PA

2 inspections $3,320

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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 Sterling Breen Crushing INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Sterling Breen Crushing INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 serious violations. 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 Sterling Breen Crushing INC have? ▼

Sterling Breen Crushing INC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,300.

How many OSHA inspections has Sterling Breen Crushing INC had? ▼

Sterling Breen Crushing INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-08 and the most recent on 2011-06-01. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Sterling Breen Crushing INC? ▼

Sterling Breen Crushing INC has been assessed $3,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 26.7% reduction).

Does Sterling Breen Crushing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Sterling Breen Crushing INC has 12 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Sterling Breen Crushing INC operate in? ▼

Sterling Breen Crushing 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 Sterling Breen Crushing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sterling Breen Crushing INC ranks #66,148 (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 Sterling Breen Crushing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Sterling Breen Crushing INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,300 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Santa Fe Aggregates, INC. in Woodlake, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $3,300 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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