Establishment profile
KERNEN CONSTRUCTION
1195 HATCHERY RD, ARCATA, CA, 95521
237990 — Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Summary
KERNEN CONSTRUCTION has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $2,345 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,519 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KERNEN CONSTRUCTION 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
88% 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. 14 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $2,345 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3210(B) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| 3943(D) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| 1646 B01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 1541(C)(2) | 1 | 1 | $205 | Nov 2020 | Nov 2020 |
| 1512(F) | 1 | 1 | $185 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 |
| 1514(A) | 1 | 1 | $185 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 |
| 4650(E) | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 |
| 3314(G)(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 |
| 3314(J) | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 |
| 1515 A | 1 | 1 | $75 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 1646 C | 1 | 1 | $25 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 4002(A) | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 3212(A)(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 1646 E | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1990 | Sep 1990 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 2379 within CA. Peer group: 2,519 employers. This establishment has 14 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KERNEN CONSTRUCTION. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
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 KERNEN CONSTRUCTION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 1990 | HEAD,MOBILE SCAFFOLD,UNSECURED,WORK RULES,CONSTRUCTION,PLANK,NECK,STRUCK BY,FALLING OBJECT | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 7 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for KERNEN CONSTRUCTION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for KERNEN CONSTRUCTION, 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 KERNEN CONSTRUCTION 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 · 32S&S · $22,329 proposed / $20,586 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8793163 | LT105 Jaw Humboldt, CA | Jun 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,700 | $2,000 |
| 9689132 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| 9372093 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| 7958757 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $403 | $403 |
| 5102125 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Jul 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $398 | $398 |
| 7958354 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Apr 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $375 | $375 |
| 9999645 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9689134 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 9507276 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $328 | $328 |
| 9507275 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $328 | $328 |
| 9507235 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9507233 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9507230 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9437844 | LT106 Jaw Humboldt, CA | Aug 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $293 | $293 |
| 8793481 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jun 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $270 | $270 |
| 8879739 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8793127 | Extec Humboldt, CA | May 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8699386 | LT105 Jaw Humboldt, CA | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $243 | $200 |
| 6443235 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Jul 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6379976 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $217 | $217 |
| 6379982 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $191 | $191 |
| 5102359 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jan 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 5102284 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jun 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 9890044 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $164 | $164 |
| 9999646 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 9999642 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 9999640 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $161 | $161 |
| 5102406 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | May 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5102405 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | May 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5102404 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | May 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5102360 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jan 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5102350 | LT105 Jaw Humboldt, CA | Dec 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5102349 | Extec Humboldt, CA | Dec 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5102338 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Dec 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5102124 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Jul 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5102283 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jun 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9990890 | Extec Humboldt, CA | Feb 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9990889 | Extec Humboldt, CA | Feb 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9990888 | Extec Humboldt, CA | Feb 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9990887 | Extec Humboldt, CA | Feb 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9990886 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Feb 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9507487 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Feb 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $148 | $148 |
| 9999654 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999653 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999652 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999651 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999650 | LT106 Jaw Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999649 | LT106 Jaw Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999648 | Extec Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999647 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999644 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999643 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999641 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9999639 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9890045 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Aug 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9507459 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Dec 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 6379980 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 6379979 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9689133 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Jul 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9619780 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Jun 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9619779 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Jun 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9507752 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9507751 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Mar 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9507750 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9507749 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9507748 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9507747 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Mar 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9507746 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9507745 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9507724 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Feb 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9507234 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $136 | $136 |
| 8991838 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9507597 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Jun 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9507490 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Feb 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9507489 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Feb 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9507465 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Jan 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9507462 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Dec 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9507461 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Dec 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9507460 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Dec 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9507458 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Dec 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9507456 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Dec 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9507277 | Bear Butte Quarry Humboldt, CA | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9507236 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9507232 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9507231 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9502877 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9502878 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | Oct 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9437528 | Extec Humboldt, CA | Oct 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9437527 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Oct 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9437846 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9437845 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 7958756 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8873801 | Ford Quarries Humboldt, CA | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8991841 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8991840 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8991839 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8991837 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8991836 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8991835 | Hatchery Road Crusher Humboldt, CA | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8873739 | Extec Humboldt, CA | Nov 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
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 KERNEN CONSTRUCTION. 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 KERNEN CONSTRUCTION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KERNEN CONSTRUCTION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Planned | 2 | — | $1,120 | |
| 2022-06-21 | Referral | 2 | — | $370 | |
| 2020-10-13 | Planned | 1 | — | $205 | |
| 2015-10-15 | Planned | 3 | — | $300 | |
| 2014-09-25 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-12-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-04-13 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $350 | |
| 1990-09-06 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 |
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 KERNEN CONSTRUCTION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KERNEN CONSTRUCTION's OSHA violation history?
- KERNEN CONSTRUCTION has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $2,345 in total penalties.
- How does KERNEN CONSTRUCTION's safety record compare to its industry?
- KERNEN CONSTRUCTION operates in the other heavy and civil engineering construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.