Establishment profile
MCGUIRE AND HESTER
344 HIGH ST., OAKLAND, CA, 94601
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
MCGUIRE AND HESTER has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 8 years of recorded history, with $8,995 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 67th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,256 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MCGUIRE AND HESTER appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, 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
100% 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $8,995 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3382(C) | 1 | 1 | $8,435 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2018 |
| 3400(C) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2018 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 2371 within CA. Peer group: 2,256 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MCGUIRE AND HESTER. 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 MCGUIRE AND HESTER. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2017 | Chemical Burn,Construction,Equipment Failure,Eye,Face,Leak,Oil Drum,PPE,Skin,Struck By | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 MCGUIRE AND HESTER. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for MCGUIRE AND HESTER, 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 MCGUIRE AND HESTER 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. 18 citations · 3S&S · 18 contractor · $1,988 proposed / $1,988 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6432545 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 6389414 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jul 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6389408 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jul 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6432526 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | May 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6389413 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6389412 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6389411 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jul 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6389410 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6389409 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jul 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6393514 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jan 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393513 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jan 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393512 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jan 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393511 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jan 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393510 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jan 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393646 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393645 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393644 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Sep 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6393490 | Dunstone Rock Quarry Butte, CA contractor: McGuire and Hester | Jul 2006 | — | No | HighNegligence | $60 | $60 |
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)
Company-level in CA — for MCGUIRE AND HESTER, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MCGUIRE AND HESTER locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 1 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-CA-025195 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RC-005671 | Representation election | Apr 2009 | May 2009 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 MCGUIRE AND HESTER. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MCGUIRE AND HESTER. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MCGUIRE AND HESTER. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-27 | Accident | 2 | — | $8,995 |
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 MCGUIRE AND HESTER 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MCGUIRE AND HESTER's OSHA violation history?
- MCGUIRE AND HESTER has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $8,995 in total penalties.
- How does MCGUIRE AND HESTER's safety record compare to its industry?
- MCGUIRE AND HESTER operates in the water and sewer line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.