Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Marina, CA

The Don Chapin CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Don Chapin CO., INC. ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Don Chapin CO., INC. in Marina, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Don Chapin CO., INC. 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Latshaw Drilling and Exploration, LLC in Midland, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,500 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Don Chapin CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows The Don Chapin CO., INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,500 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Don Chapin CO., INC..

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The Don Chapin CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

The Don Chapin CO., INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Don Chapin CO., INC. ranks #736 at $1,500 current penalty.

How The Don Chapin CO., INC. Compares

The Don Chapin CO., INC.'s 0.50 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-12-10

Last Inspection

2023-10-16

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

100.0% of total

0

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How The Don Chapin CO., INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Don Chapin CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $1,500 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Don Chapin CO., INC., 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 The Don Chapin CO., INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, The Don Chapin CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 The Don Chapin CO., INC. have?
The Don Chapin CO., INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,500.
How many OSHA inspections has The Don Chapin CO., INC. had?
The Don Chapin CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-10 and the most recent on 2023-10-16. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Don Chapin CO., INC.?
The Don Chapin CO., INC. has been assessed $1,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does The Don Chapin CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. The Don Chapin CO., INC. has 0 serious violations, and 1 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 The Don Chapin CO., INC. operate in?
The Don Chapin CO., 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 The Don Chapin CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Don Chapin CO., INC. ranks #81,555 (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 The Don Chapin CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
The Don Chapin CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,500 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Latshaw Drilling and Exploration, LLC in Midland, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,500 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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