This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

The Okonite Safety Record

Santa Maria, CA · Construction

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 08/28/2014

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, The Okonite in Santa Maria, California has 40 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $34,250 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2014.

The Okonite, located in Santa Maria, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 40 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $34,250.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

40 Violations
12 Inspections
11 Serious
$34,250 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
29 ($8,015)
Serious?
11 ($26,235)
342 .A OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1993
4002. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1993
3203. B02 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
OSHA initially proposed $73,630 in penalties for The Okonite, later reduced to $34,250 — a 53% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4002. A OSHA Standard
3 citations $7,245
342 .A OSHA Standard
3 citations $750
3203. B02 OSHA Standard
2 citations
5194. F04 OSHA Standard
1 citation $150
5194. E01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $150
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/28/2014 Accident? Santa Maria, CA 3 $7,310
04/02/2008 Accident? Santa Maria, CA 3 $3,750
01/29/1998 Accident? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
03/20/1997 Accident? Santa Maria, CA 1 $5,000
10/31/1996 Follow-Up? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
09/10/1996 Follow-Up? Santa Maria, CA 0 $0
05/01/1995 Accident? Santa Maria, CA 3 $5,000
02/28/1994 Complaint? Santa Maria, CA 15 $6,545
02/28/1994 Referral? Santa Maria, CA 8 $1,800
12/31/1993 Accident? Santa Maria, CA 5 $4,620
09/09/1993 Complaint? Santa Maria, CA 1 $225
10/20/1987 Complaint? Santa Maria, CA 1 $0

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