Summary
SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY has accumulated 100 OSHA violations across 24 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $44,921 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 20 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 12 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 41 citations in this view · $23,453 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 3 | 3 | $900 | Jun 2001 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A09 | 3 | 2 | — | Aug 2002 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 C | 3 | 3 | — | Sep 2002 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F01 IIIB | 2 | 2 | $4,725 | Jan 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $2,903 | Sep 2002 | Dec 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 F02 I | 2 | 2 | $2,700 | Sep 2002 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $2,325 | Sep 2002 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D14 | 2 | 2 | $1,800 | Sep 2002 | Nov 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 2 | 2 | $900 | Sep 2002 | Oct 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D02 IA | 2 | 1 | $750 | Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 2 | 1 | $450 | Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 2005 | Sep 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 2002 | Sep 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 2002 | Nov 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 H03 IB | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 2001 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 2001 | Aug 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IIIA | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 2001 | Aug 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 I04 I | 2 | 1 | — | Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 K02 IV | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Nov 2006 | Nov 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F02 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
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 3251 within NV. Peer group: 20 employers. This establishment has 100 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 25 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NV — for SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY, 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 SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY 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. 2 citations · 2 contractor · $110 proposed / $110 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7975348 | Sierra Stone Quarry Storey, NV contractor: Sierra Chemical Co | Mar 2000 | — | No | — | $55 | $55 |
| 7975347 | Sierra Stone Quarry Storey, NV contractor: Sierra Chemical Co | Mar 2000 | — | No | — | $55 | $55 |
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 NV — for SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY, 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 SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY 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.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-CA-068799 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2011 | Dec 2011 | 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 SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · $69,396 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SIERRA CHEMICAL CO 2302 LARKIN CIR · SPARKS, NV, 89431 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 2 | 1 | $69,396 | Nov 2021 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseCHEMICALS FOR WATER PLANTcontract · Last action 2015-03-02$46,946
- Department of DefenseCHEMICALS FOR WATER PLANT-BASE YEARcontract · Last action 2020-02-27$31,084
- Department of the InteriorLIMEcontract · Last action 2008-11-20$24,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORTS ( SNOW PLOW MELT CHEMICAL): V654P03246; P03593 ENDcontract · Last action 2009-12-15$16,790
- Department of Veterans AffairsMISCELLANEOUScontract · Last action 2009-09-16$8,123
- Department of Veterans AffairsSNOW-PLOW ICE MELTcontract · Last action 2011-02-24$7,669
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-02-05$7,336
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-01-28$3,610
- Department of the InteriorCHLORINEcontract · Last action 2010-09-01$3,113
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 325998 - ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND PREPARATION MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2020-02-27. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-25 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-09-12 | Referral | 3 | 2 | $3,123 | |
| 2013-09-12 | Referral | 7 | 3 | $3,308 | |
| 2009-09-28 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-09-09 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-09-09 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $525 | |
| 2007-09-11 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-09-11 | Planned | 1 | — | $300 | |
| 2006-10-11 | Planned | 7 | 1 | $6,000 | |
| 2006-10-11 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-14 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $525 | |
| 2005-07-14 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-09-13 | Planned | 11 | 10 | $7,875 | |
| 2002-08-20 | Planned | 23 | 12 | $7,560 | |
| 2002-08-20 | Planned | 15 | 14 | $9,540 | |
| 2001-12-18 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | |
| 2001-07-20 | Referral | 5 | 5 | $1,500 | |
| 2001-05-10 | Planned | 7 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-12-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-09-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-08-18 | Referral | 4 | 4 | $1,200 | |
| 1991-11-20 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-10-22 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 2 | $2,340 | |
| 1990-08-07 | Follow-up | 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 SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY 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 SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY has 24 OSHA inspections on record with 100 violations and $44,920.9 in total penalties.
- Has SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY.