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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pleasanton, CA

Vulcan Materials Company Western Division

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vulcan Materials Company Western Division ranks #58,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,535
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#58,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vulcan Materials Company Western Division in Pleasanton, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,535. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vulcan Materials Company Western Division 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,030 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Force, Inc. in Indiana, PA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#58,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vulcan Materials Company Western Division sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$4,535 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Vulcan Materials Company Western Division.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.94.555.56.103.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHELMERICH & 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: 0COG OPERATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0STALLION OILFIELD SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ESS SUPPORT SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TREND SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CHAMPAGNE & MARX EXC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0PUMPCO ENERGY SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CIMAREX ENERGY CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0TANMAR COMPANIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11Vulcan Materials Com…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7
Vulcan Materials Company Western Division has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Vulcan Materials Company Western Division in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Vulcan Materials Company Western Division sits at penalty rank #503 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($4,535 assessed).

How Vulcan Materials Company Western Division Compares

Vulcan Materials Company Western Division's 1.40 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-01-13

Last Inspection

2014-07-18

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$907

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $907 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

14.3% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$4,535

Current Penalty Amount

$4,535

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 Vulcan Materials Company Western Division compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vulcan Materials Company Western Division Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.2
Violations 7 3.1
Total Penalty $4,535 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $907 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vulcan Materials Company Western Division, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,535 here).

Doyon Universal Services LLC $4,525 AK McAda Drilling Fluids, INC. $4,563 TX Johnson Specialty Tools, LLC $4,564 TX Sterling Drilling Company $4,583 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. INC. 5 insp. Pecos, TX Basic Energy Services 5 insp. Pecos, TX Nabors Alaska Drilling, INC. 5 insp. Prudhoe Bay, AK Precision Drilling 5 insp. Pecos, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Force, Inc.
Indiana, PA
0 inspections $0
Holbrook Granite & Marble Corporation
Holbrook, MA
0 inspections $0
Doyon Universal Services LLC
Nikiski, AK
6 inspections $4,525
Quality Aggregates
Jurupa Valley, CA
7 inspections $4,520
Headwaters Group Inc
Robstown, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Vulcan Materials Company Western Division safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vulcan Materials Company Western Division's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 5 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 Vulcan Materials Company Western Division have? ▼
Vulcan Materials Company Western Division has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,535.
How many OSHA inspections has Vulcan Materials Company Western Division had? ▼
Vulcan Materials Company Western Division has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-13 and the most recent on 2014-07-18. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vulcan Materials Company Western Division? ▼
Vulcan Materials Company Western Division has been assessed $4,535 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Vulcan Materials Company Western Division have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vulcan Materials Company Western Division 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 Vulcan Materials Company Western Division operate in? ▼
Vulcan Materials Company Western Division 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 Vulcan Materials Company Western Division rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vulcan Materials Company Western Division ranks #58,030 (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 Vulcan Materials Company Western Division's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vulcan Materials Company Western Division's total OSHA penalty of $4,535 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Force, Inc. in Indiana, PA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 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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