Wholesale Trade · Pecos, TX

Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC in Pecos, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Western Metals Recycling LLC in Englewood, CO is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LINDSTROM METRIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PSC METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ANDY'S PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE COCA COLA COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TRADEMARK METALS REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EVERGREEN RECYCLING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PRAIRIE AG PARTNERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19STONE CITY KITCHEN A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RECYCLING COMPLIANCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SAM'S FOOD DISTRIBUTOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GERALD GRAIN CENTER,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DIAZ FOODS CHICAGO, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AGLAND CO-OP INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ALCO IRON & METAL CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GLORYBEE NATURAL SWE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ACTION BAG COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KG AGRI PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31Aes Drilling Fluids,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC ranks #1,668 at $10,000 current penalty.

How Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC Compares

Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC's 0.33 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-07-28

Last Inspection

2024-08-09

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $3,333 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,292

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

11.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,292 from the initial assessment of $11,292. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $10,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,333 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,000 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC have?
Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC had?
Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-28 and the most recent on 2024-08-09. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC?
Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,292 (a 11.4% reduction).
What industry does Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC operate in?
Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC ranks #35,184 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Western Metals Recycling LLC in Englewood, CO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $10,000 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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