MERCER FRASER COMPANY
200 DINSMORE DR., FORTUNA, CA 95540 · NAICS 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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Inspection records
Aug 21, 2024#347704165Aug 21, 2024Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#347704165$18,0001 viol.1 violation$18,000 in penalties
Inspection #347704165
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 2024
- Contested
- Dec 19, 2024
- Final Order
- Nov 21, 2025
- Closed
- Feb 3, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,500
- Penalties on Record
- $18,000
- Site Address
- 200 Dinsmore Dr., Fortuna, CA 95540
- Industry
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03001 | 3328(E) Machinery and Equipment | Serious | 1 | 1 | $22,500 | $18,000 | Dec 19, 2024 | Nov 21, 2025 |
Nov 29, 2023#347133217Nov 29, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347133217$2251 viol.1 violation$225 in penalties
Inspection #347133217
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 2024
- Final Order
- Feb 16, 2024
- Closed
- Feb 16, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $225
- Penalties on Record
- $225
- Site Address
- River Ranch Rd, Fortuna, CA 95540
- Industry
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3583(A) Portable Abrasive Wheels | Other | 1 | 1 | $225 | $225 | - | Feb 16, 2024 |
Oct 2, 2018#343514501Oct 2, 2018Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#343514501$20,4304 viol.4 violations$20,430 in penalties
Inspection #343514501
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 2019
- Contested
- May 7, 2019
- Final Order
- Jul 15, 2020
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $63,560
- Penalties on Record
- $20,430
- Site Address
- 200 Dinsmore Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee fractures skull when ejected from truck cab
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 7010(A) Loading, Hauling, and Dumping--General | Other | 1 | 2 | $560 | $560 | May 7, 2019 | Jul 15, 2020 | |
| 02001 | 3203(A)(2) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Other | 1 | 3 | $22,500 | $935 | Apr 19, 2019 | May 7, 2019 | Jul 15, 2020 |
| 03001 | 3653(A) Seat Belts | Other | 1 | 2 | $22,500 | $935 | Apr 19, 2019 | May 7, 2019 | Jul 15, 2020 |
| 04001 | 7021(A) Haulage Vehicle Operation Procedure | Serious | 1 | 3 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Apr 19, 2019 | May 7, 2019 | Jul 15, 2020 |
Apr 13, 2016#341402311Apr 13, 2016Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#341402311$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341402311
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 2016
- Closed
- Dec 26, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 700 Riverwalk Rd, Fortuna, CA 95540
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Oct 15, 2015#340988872Oct 15, 2015Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#340988872$1501 viol.1 violation$150 in penalties
Inspection #340988872
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 15, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 2015
- Contested
- May 19, 2016
- Final Order
- Jan 27, 2016
- Closed
- Dec 26, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 700 Riverwalk Rd, Fortuna, CA 95540
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3314(G)(2)(A) The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout | Other | 1 | 3 | $150 | $150 | Jan 30, 2016 | May 19, 2016 | Jan 27, 2016 |
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $19,350 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | #1140231 | Apr 26, 2016 | $19,350 | May 19, 2016 | Dec 13, 2017 |
Sep 25, 2014#339985327Sep 25, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339985327$1501 viol.1 violation$150 in penalties
Inspection #339985327
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 6, 2014
- Final Order
- Nov 20, 2014
- Closed
- Feb 12, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 200 Dinsmore Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3276(E)(3) Portable Ladders | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | - | Nov 20, 2014 |
Sep 25, 2014#339985244Sep 25, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339985244$3,1503 viol.3 violations$3,150 in penalties
Inspection #339985244
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 16, 2014
- Contested
- Mar 18, 2015
- Final Order
- Oct 29, 2015
- Closed
- Jun 9, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,975
- Penalties on Record
- $3,150
- Site Address
- 700 Riverwalk Rd, Fortuna, CA 95540
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3270(A) Access General | Other | 1 | 1 | $225 | $225 | Mar 11, 2015 | - | Mar 24, 2015 |
| 02001 | 3270(B) Access General | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,050 | $2,700 | Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 |
| 03001 | 4002(A) Moving Parts of Machinery or Equipment | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | $225 | Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 |
Jun 23, 2009#311727168Jun 23, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311727168$3102 viol.2 violations$310 in penalties
Inspection #311727168
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 2009
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $310
- Penalties on Record
- $310
- Site Address
- 700 River Walk Road, Fortuna, CA 95540
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3999 Conveyors OSHA citation code: 3999 C | Other | 2 | 1 | $125 | $125 | Jul 27, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3212 Floor Openings, Floor Holes, Skylights and Roofs OSHA citation code: 3212 A02 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $185 | $185 | Jul 27, 2009 | - | - |
Oct 22, 2008#311724934Oct 22, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311724934$4501 viol.1 violation$450 in penalties
Inspection #311724934
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 2008
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 700 River Walk Road, Fortuna, CA 95540
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3277 Fixed Ladders OSHA citation code: 3277 D02 | Other | 2 | 2 | $450 | $450 | Oct 22, 2008 | - | - |
Sep 18, 2007#309994655Sep 18, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309994655$6751 viol.1 violation$675 in penalties
Inspection #309994655
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 18, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 21, 2007
- Closed
- Jun 20, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $675
- Penalties on Record
- $675
- Site Address
- 700 River Walk Road, Fortuna, CA 95540
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.23 Openings (Repealed) | Other | 21 | 2 | $675 | $675 | Oct 19, 2007 | - | - |
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About these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
11 inspections, 2006 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, 70,221 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.