Orla, 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, Orla, TX has 14 employers tracked by OSHA with 34 total inspections and $157K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Orla
Workplace safety enforcement records in Orla, TX span 14 employers and 34 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.4 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 47 violations — a rate of 1.38 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $157K, averaging $11K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: WESTERN GAS PARTNERS, LP alone accounts for $61K in current OSHA penalties, representing 38.9% of the citywide total. The 47 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 Orla typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 14 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 Orla
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN GAS PARTNERS, LP Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 5 | 13 | $61K |
| 2 | PRODUCTION WASTE SOLUTIONS, LLC Professional & Technical Services | 2 | 7 | $25K |
| 3 | OIL PATCH GROUP, INC. Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | 7 | $24K |
| 4 | SANDBOX TRANSPORTATION, LLC Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | 2 | $22K |
| 5 | PRADON CONSTRUCTION & TRUCKING LTD Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | 1 | $7K |
| 6 | INDEPENDENCE CONTRACT DRILLING, INC. Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | 3 | $7K |
| 7 | CACTUS DRILLING COMPANY, LLC Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | 6 | $6K |
| 8 | TANMAR COMPANIES, LLC. Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | 2 | $4K |
| 9 | NABORS DRILLING USA, LP Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | 6 | $1K |
| 10 | CIMAREX ENERGY CO. Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Orla, TX
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN GAS PARTNERS, LP | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 5 | $61K |
| PRODUCTION WASTE SOLUTIONS, LLC | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $25K |
| OIL PATCH GROUP, INC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | $24K |
| SANDBOX TRANSPORTATION, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $22K |
| PRADON CONSTRUCTION & TRUCKING LTD | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $7K |
| INDEPENDENCE CONTRACT DRILLING, INC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | $7K |
| CACTUS DRILLING COMPANY, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 3 | $6K |
| TANMAR COMPANIES, LLC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $4K |
| NABORS DRILLING USA, LP | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $1K |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $0 |
| DEEPWELL EQUIPMENT RENTALS, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $0 |
| OXY USA, INC. | Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas | 2 | $0 |
| USDOL OSHA - EL PASO AREA OFFICE | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| U.S. DOL-OSHA EL PASO AREA OFFICE - ATARS | Public Administration | 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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