Manufacturing · South Lake Tahoe, CA

Tahoe Asphalt, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tahoe Asphalt, INC. ranks #25,604 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty5% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$14,105
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #25,604
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tahoe Asphalt, INC. in South Lake Tahoe, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,105. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tahoe Asphalt, INC. 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,604 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Senesco Marine LLC in North Kingstown, RI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $14,106 in current penalties.

4.4
violations per inspection: 4.5%
of violations were serious: #25,604
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 26/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Tahoe Asphalt, INC.

$14,105
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Tahoe Asphalt, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,105 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Tahoe Asphalt, INC..

Tahoe Asphalt, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Tahoe Asphalt, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Tahoe Asphalt, INC. is the #12,027 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($14,105).

How Tahoe Asphalt, INC. Compares

Tahoe Asphalt, INC.'s 4.40 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-08-04

Last Inspection

2025-10-02

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,821

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.4 violations per visit. That's $2,821 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

4.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

9.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

86.4% 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

$44,080

Current Penalty Amount

$14,105

Penalty Reduction

68.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,975 from the initial assessment of $44,080. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tahoe Asphalt, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Tahoe Asphalt, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	22	8.0
Total Penalty	$14,105	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,821	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tahoe Asphalt, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,105 here).

Senesco Marine LLC $14,106 RI Robbins Lumber, INC. $14,108 ME United Industries $14,102 AR Schantz MFG INC. $14,109 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Daikin America, INC. 5 insp. Decatur, AL Wynnewood Refining Company, LLC 5 insp. Wynnewood, OK Guggisberg Cheese, INC. 5 insp. Sugarcreek, OH Sierra Pallet INC. 5 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Senesco Marine LLC

North Kingstown, RI

4 inspections $14,106

Robbins Lumber, INC.

Searsmont, ME

3 inspections $14,108

United Industries

Bentonville, AR

2 inspections $14,102

Schantz MFG INC.

Highland, IL

3 inspections $14,109

Thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Company, LLC

Danville, IL

5 inspections $6,139

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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 Tahoe Asphalt, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Tahoe Asphalt, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Tahoe Asphalt, INC. have? ▼

Tahoe Asphalt, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,105.

How many OSHA inspections has Tahoe Asphalt, INC. had? ▼

Tahoe Asphalt, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-04 and the most recent on 2025-10-02. This averages 4.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Tahoe Asphalt, INC.? ▼

Tahoe Asphalt, INC. has been assessed $14,105 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,080 (a 68.0% reduction).

Does Tahoe Asphalt, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Tahoe Asphalt, INC. has 1 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 Tahoe Asphalt, INC. operate in? ▼

Tahoe Asphalt, INC. 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 Tahoe Asphalt, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tahoe Asphalt, INC. ranks #25,604 (the upper 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 Tahoe Asphalt, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Tahoe Asphalt, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,105 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Senesco Marine LLC in North Kingstown, RI is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,106 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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