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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Odessa, TX

Aghorn Operating, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aghorn Operating, INC. ranks #2,793 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$75,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,793
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aghorn Operating, INC. in Odessa, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $75,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aghorn Operating, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,793 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Arrow Drilling Company in Benavides, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#2,793
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Aghorn Operating, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aghorn Operating, INC. runs far above peers (16.5x 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

$75,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($75,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $75,000 $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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Aghorn Operating, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHALLIBURTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAGNA ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ARMAC RESOURCES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALMAT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WASHITA VALLEY ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COMPETENTIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PDC ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NOMAC DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHEHALIS SAND & GRAV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BASALITE BUILDING PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UDELHOVEN OILFIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DCP MIDSTREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WILLIAMS PRODUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GULFPORT ENERGY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RELIANCE WELL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANDERSON EXCAVATING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRILOBITE TESTING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0A TEICHERT & SON INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KC MIDSTREAM SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18MALLARD JV, INC. DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Aghorn Operating, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Aghorn Operating, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Aghorn Operating, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Aghorn Operating, INC. is the #13 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($75,000).

How Aghorn Operating, INC. Compares

Aghorn Operating, INC.'s 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (16.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-10-26

Last Inspection

2021-11-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$37,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $37,500 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$105,253

Current Penalty Amount

$75,000

Penalty Reduction

28.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,253 from the initial assessment of $105,253. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Aghorn Operating, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aghorn Operating, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 8 3.1
Total Penalty $75,000 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $37,500 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aghorn Operating, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($75,000 here).

National Cement Company of California, INC. $71,095 CA Big Ox Energy Siouxland, LLC $70,844 NE Martin Marietta Northern California Aggregates, LLC. $70,810 CA Northeast Energy Management INC. $80,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Halliburton 2 insp. Prudhoe Bay, AK Magna Energy Services, LLC 2 insp. Wiggins, CO Armac Resources, LLC 2 insp. Warren, PA Calmat CO 2 insp. San Bernardino, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Arrow Drilling Company
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0 inspections $0
J Moss Investment
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0 inspections $0

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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 Aghorn Operating, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Aghorn Operating, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Aghorn Operating, INC. have? ▼
Aghorn Operating, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $75,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Aghorn Operating, INC. had? ▼
Aghorn Operating, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-10-26 and the most recent on 2021-11-04. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aghorn Operating, INC.? ▼
Aghorn Operating, INC. has been assessed $75,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $105,253 (a 28.7% reduction).
Does Aghorn Operating, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Aghorn Operating, INC. has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Aghorn Operating, INC. operate in? ▼
Aghorn Operating, INC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Aghorn Operating, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aghorn Operating, INC. ranks #2,793 (the top 5% 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 Aghorn Operating, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Aghorn Operating, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $75,000 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (16.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arrow Drilling Company in Benavides, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 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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