Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Artesia, NM

Alliance Energy LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alliance Energy LLC ranks #10,445 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$30,128
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,445
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alliance Energy LLC in Artesia, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,128. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alliance Energy LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,445 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Delta Petroleum, LLC in Tennis, KS is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $30,300 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#10,445
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Alliance Energy LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Alliance Energy LLC runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$30,128 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alliance Energy LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHELLMAN PROPERTIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RED DIAMOND ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER DRILLING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SIDEWINDER DRILLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLUE LINE DRILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BJ REES'S ENTERPRISE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LEPAGE COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AES DRILLING FLUIDS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TIDEWATER LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BERG PIPE MOBILE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOUNTAIN WEST OIL FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DISCOVERY DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY SAND AND GRAV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHANDLER AGGREGATES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JONAH ENERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TARGA RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HARBOR RAIL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EARTH TECH OGL, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Alliance Energy LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Alliance Energy LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Alliance Energy LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Alliance Energy LLC sits at penalty rank #81 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($30,128 assessed).

How Alliance Energy LLC Compares

Alliance Energy LLC's 2.00 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 (6.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-05-08

Last Inspection

2026-03-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,064

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $15,064 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$30,128

Current Penalty Amount

$30,128

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Alliance Energy LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alliance Energy LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 4 3.1
Total Penalty $30,128 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,064 $2,042

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alliance Energy LLC, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,128 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 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 Alliance Energy LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Alliance Energy LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Alliance Energy LLC have?
Alliance Energy LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,128.
How many OSHA inspections has Alliance Energy LLC had?
Alliance Energy LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-05-08 and the most recent on 2026-03-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alliance Energy LLC?
Alliance Energy LLC has been assessed $30,128 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Alliance Energy LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Alliance Energy LLC has 4 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 Alliance Energy LLC operate in?
Alliance Energy LLC 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 Alliance Energy LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alliance Energy LLC ranks #10,445 (the top quarter 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 Alliance Energy LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Alliance Energy LLC's total OSHA penalty of $30,128 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Delta Petroleum, LLC in Tennis, KS is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $30,300 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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