Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Angels Camp, CA

Sutton Enterprises

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sutton Enterprises ranks #12,907 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty9% serious
$25,760
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#12,907
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sutton Enterprises in Angels Camp, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,760. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sutton Enterprises 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,907 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Exxonmobil Production Company in Kingsville, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,000 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
9.1%
of violations were serious
#12,907
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sutton Enterprises compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sutton Enterprises runs far above peers (5.7x 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

$25,760 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sutton Enterprises.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.94.555.56.105.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOG OPERATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0STALLION OILFIELD SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ESS SUPPORT SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NABORS ALASKA DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0PEAK OILFIELD SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1WESTERN GAS PARTNERS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13SMITHBRIDGE GUAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HELMERICH & PAYNE, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TANMAR COMPANIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1PRIMEXX OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SPARKMAN INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3TRANSLOAD AND LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11UDELHOVEN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20EUREKA RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18Sutton Enterprises, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11
Sutton Enterprises has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Sutton Enterprises in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sutton Enterprises ranks #95 at $25,760 current penalty.

How Sutton Enterprises Compares

Sutton Enterprises's 2.20 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 far above peers (5.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-12-08

Last Inspection

2021-04-21

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,152

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $5,152 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

9.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

90.9% 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

$59,360

Current Penalty Amount

$25,760

Penalty Reduction

56.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,600 from the initial assessment of $59,360. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Sutton Enterprises Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.2
Violations 11 3.1
Total Penalty $25,760 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,152 $2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sutton Enterprises, 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 Sutton Enterprises safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sutton Enterprises's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sutton Enterprises have?
Sutton Enterprises has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Sutton Enterprises had?
Sutton Enterprises has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-08 and the most recent on 2021-04-21. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sutton Enterprises?
Sutton Enterprises has been assessed $25,760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,360 (a 56.6% reduction).
Does Sutton Enterprises have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sutton Enterprises has 1 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 Sutton Enterprises operate in?
Sutton Enterprises 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.
Where does Sutton Enterprises rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sutton Enterprises ranks #12,907 (the top quarter 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 Sutton Enterprises's safety record compare to industry average?
Sutton Enterprises's total OSHA penalty of $25,760 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (5.7x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Exxonmobil Production Company in Kingsville, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $26,000 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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