Summary
ASHTON CO INC has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $875 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 35,509 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 77th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 52 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ASHTON CO INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 5 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $875 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 B01 | 2 | 1 | $70 | Sep 1973 | Sep 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 D01 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Sep 1973 | Sep 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0304 F | 1 | 1 | $45 | Sep 1973 | Sep 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 E01 IV | 1 | 1 | $30 | Sep 1973 | Sep 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0750 A02 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Sep 1973 | Sep 1973 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers. Peer group: 35,509 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ASHTON CO INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ASHTON CO INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 52+ years. Most recent activity: 52 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ASHTON CO INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in AZ — for ASHTON CO INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ASHTON CO INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 21S&S · 34 contractor · $15,071 proposed / $13,689 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8584337 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Oct 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $971 | $600 |
| 8598283 | MISSION/SAN XAVIER/EISENHOWER Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jan 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 8933737 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jan 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $524 | $127 |
| 6330368 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Nov 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $463 | $463 |
| 6453307 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Aug 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 6453753 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 8591216 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jul 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6452927 | RAY MINE Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Dec 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $225 |
| 6428665 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Apr 2008 | — | No | HighNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8598892 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Jun 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $121 |
| 8598891 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Jun 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $121 |
| 8590606 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $243 | $109 |
| 6306341 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | May 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $217 | $217 |
| 8598295 | MISSION/SAN XAVIER/EISENHOWER Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | HighNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 8591043 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Feb 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $100 |
| 8584184 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $112 |
| 6329364 | San Manuel Mine Pinal, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | May 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $178 | $178 |
| 6428315 | Carlota Copper Company Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 6427882 | Carlota Copper Company Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Feb 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 8827872 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Mar 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 6594307 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jan 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 5052523 | RAY MINE Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | May 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6329804 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Nov 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 9473032 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9473031 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9473030 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9473029 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9473028 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9473027 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9473026 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 7946108 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Aug 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $122 | $122 |
| 7946107 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Aug 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $122 | $122 |
| 7945802 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Mar 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $122 | $122 |
| 7945801 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Mar 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $122 | $122 |
| 7932200 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Mar 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $122 | $122 |
| 9344689 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9344688 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9344687 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9303045 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9302611 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Dec 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9302610 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Dec 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9302609 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Dec 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8598435 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | May 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8591093 | MISSION/SAN XAVIER/EISENHOWER Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jul 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 6329371 | San Manuel Mine Pinal, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jun 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $109 | $109 |
| 8584488 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Aug 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8590602 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $100 |
| 8934654 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Dec 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8934652 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Dec 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8934620 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Oct 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8933661 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Jun 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8933660 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Jun 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8933659 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Jun 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8933658 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Jun 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8827873 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Mar 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8759730 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Aug 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8759729 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Aug 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8598908 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8598893 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8598890 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8598889 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8598888 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Jun 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8759017 | MISSION/SAN XAVIER/EISENHOWER Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | May 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8598436 | Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | May 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6586766 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Feb 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6586765 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Feb 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6586763 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Feb 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6586762 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Feb 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6586761 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Feb 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6586760 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Feb 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8598282 | MISSION/SAN XAVIER/EISENHOWER Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8598281 | MISSION/SAN XAVIER/EISENHOWER Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6586732 | MISSION/SAN XAVIER/EISENHOWER Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6586731 | MISSION/SAN XAVIER/EISENHOWER Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591594 | MISSION/SAN XAVIER/EISENHOWER Pima, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Aug 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591215 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jul 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591073 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591044 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Feb 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8590752 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Nov 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584336 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584335 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584334 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584333 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584332 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584331 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584487 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584457 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584456 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8590826 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584440 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8584439 | Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZ | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8590801 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8590609 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8590608 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8590607 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8590605 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8590604 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8590603 | Portable Plant #2 - Crusher Pima, AZ | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6594306 | Hayden Concentrator Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Jan 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6584619 | RAY MINE Gila, AZ contractor: Ashton Company Inc | Apr 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ASHTON CO INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ASHTON CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ASHTON CO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ASHTON CO INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-10-30 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-09-18 | Planned | 6 | 4 | $875 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ASHTON CO INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is ASHTON CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- ASHTON CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $875 in total penalties.