Big spring, TX
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Big spring, TX has 27 employers tracked by OSHA with 30 total inspections and $138K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Big spring
Workplace safety enforcement records in Big spring, TX span 27 employers and 30 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.1 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 37 violations — a rate of 1.23 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $138K, averaging $5K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Cornell Corrections alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 37 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Big spring typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 27 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Big spring
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell Corrections Public Administration | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | ALON USA, LP Manufacturing | 4 | 5 | $54K |
| 3 | RESERVE DRILLING INC. Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | 19 | $30K |
| 4 | Dragon China Buffet Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Mark Slate Land Services Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Boothe Vassar & Company Professional & Technical Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY OF TEXAS Construction | 2 | 3 | $16K |
| 8 | TOKAI CARBON CB, LTD. Manufacturing | 2 | 1 | $13K |
| 9 | Big Spring State Hospital Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Blast Masters Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Big spring, TX
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Corrections | Public Administration | 0 | $0 |
| ALON USA, LP | Manufacturing | 4 | $54K |
| RESERVE DRILLING INC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $30K |
| Dragon China Buffet | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Mark Slate Land Services | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 0 | $0 |
| Boothe Vassar & Company | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY OF TEXAS | Construction | 2 | $16K |
| TOKAI CARBON CB, LTD. | Manufacturing | 2 | $13K |
| Big Spring State Hospital | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Blast Masters | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Keefe Commissary Network, LLC | Public Administration | 0 | $0 |
| Quality Inn and Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ALON USA PARTNERS, MLP | Manufacturing | 3 | $7K |
| TIM BLACKSHEAR CO. | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| Correctional Healthcare Companies LLC | Public Administration | 0 | $0 |
| LIBERTY PUMP AND SUPPLY | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $6K |
| Buffalo Country | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Big Spring Country Club | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| LA Welding | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 0 | $0 |
| FSI-FIELD SPECIALTIES INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $5K |
| Payal Hotel Enterprises Inc | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Hotel Settles | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| U.S. DOL-OSHA EL PASO AREA OFFICE | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| WEST TEXAS VA HEALTH CARE | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| USDOL OSHA AREA OFFICE | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| HEARTLAND DRILLING, INC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $0 |
| HELMERICH & PAYNE INTERNATIONAL DRILLING COMPANY | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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