Establishment profile
SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY
1301 VALLEY ROAD (NORTHEAST COMMUNITY SERVICES), RENO, NV, 89512
Summary
SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY has accumulated 22 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $12,375 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 72nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 19 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 39th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 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, 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, with 2 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. 18 distinct standards shown · 22 citations in this view · $12,375 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 2 | 1 | $1,800 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 1 | $1,800 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 IA | 2 | 1 | $600 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 2 | 1 | — | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 F | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 K02 IV | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IIIA | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $675 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 III | 1 | 1 | $540 | Jun 2006 | Jun 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $120 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $120 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | $120 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F02 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A03 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2004 | Sep 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
Above average violations in NAICS 3251 within NV. Peer group: 19 employers. This establishment has 22 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY. 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 SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-08 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $540 | |
| 2004-09-13 | Planned | 21 | 9 | $11,835 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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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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- SIERRA CHEMICAL COMPANY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 22 violations and $12,375 in total penalties.