Establishment profile
PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC.
1797 SHELL CANYON ROAD AMMEX MINE, OCOTILLO, CA, 92259
212321 — Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Summary
PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC. has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $1,550 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,680 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, 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
38% 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. 8 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $1,550 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3212(A)(2) | 1 | 1 | $485 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 29 CFR 2320.0002 B | 1 | 1 | $325 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 7014(G) | 1 | 1 | $240 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 29 CFR 2405.0002 I | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 3212 A02 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 6151(C)(1) | 1 | 1 | $100 | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| 5194(F)(7) | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 |
| 7010(A) | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
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 in NAICS 2123 within CA. Peer group: 1,680 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC.. 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 PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, 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 PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, 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. 63 citations · 12S&S · $8,674 proposed / $8,674 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7995108 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Oct 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 6441167 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Oct 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 9432829 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Feb 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $319 | $319 |
| 9432827 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Feb 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $319 | $319 |
| 9432081 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Mar 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $293 | $293 |
| 9509684 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Jul 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $193 | $193 |
| 6441170 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 6441169 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 5166610 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Mar 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5166609 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Mar 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9509692 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Sep 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8995129 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9432694 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Jan 2020 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9684738 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Sep 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9506383 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $136 | $136 |
| 9681148 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Feb 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9681147 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Feb 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9506382 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9506381 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Aug 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9500107 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Sep 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9432828 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Feb 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9432207 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Aug 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8995192 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8995191 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8995190 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8995128 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Jan 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8995127 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Jan 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 6441168 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Oct 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 8994476 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Apr 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8994428 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Oct 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 6397991 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8607147 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Aug 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8793781 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Dec 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8793780 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Dec 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8793779 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Dec 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8793759 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Aug 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8781027 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Feb 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8781026 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Feb 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8781025 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Feb 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8781024 | American Girl Mine East Imperial, CA | Feb 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8697625 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8697624 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8697623 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8567191 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Feb 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7980699 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Jun 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6441171 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Oct 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6440301 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6439700 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Apr 2008 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7995109 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Oct 2007 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6397993 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6397992 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6397990 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6397989 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6397988 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6380702 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Nov 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6380701 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Nov 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6380700 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Nov 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6380699 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Nov 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6380698 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Nov 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6380697 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Nov 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6380696 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Nov 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6380695 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | Nov 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 4524281 | Ammex Site Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, 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 PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-05-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-08-09 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-02-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-11-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-04-28 | Planned | 1 | — | $100 | |
| 2020-01-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-09-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-02-15 | Planned | 4 | — | $1,050 | |
| 2016-04-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-01-12 | Planned | 1 | — | $200 | |
| 2010-05-27 | Planned | 1 | — | $200 | |
| 2007-09-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $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 PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC. has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $1,550 in total penalties.
- How does PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION AND AGGREGATES, INC. operates in the construction sand and gravel mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.