Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Kingfisher, OK

Anchor Drilling Fluids USA

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Anchor Drilling Fluids USA has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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OSHA penalties
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Violations cited
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OSHA inspections

Anchor Drilling Fluids USA in Kingfisher, OK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Anchor Drilling Fluids USA 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Calgon Carbon Corporation in Catlettsburg, KY is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
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Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 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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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 Anchor Drilling Fluids USA.

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Anchor Drilling Fluids USA has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

How Anchor Drilling Fluids USA Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Anchor Drilling Fluids USA in Kingfisher, OK, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Anchor Drilling Fluids USA to date. The Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average runs $4,539 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-18

Last Inspection

2017-03-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Anchor Drilling Fluids USA compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Anchor Drilling Fluids USA Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 0 3.1
Total Penalty $0 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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

Use Anchor Drilling Fluids USA's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Anchor Drilling Fluids USA safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Anchor Drilling Fluids USA's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Anchor Drilling Fluids USA have?
Anchor Drilling Fluids USA has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Anchor Drilling Fluids USA had?
Anchor Drilling Fluids USA has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-18 and the most recent on 2017-03-16. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Anchor Drilling Fluids USA?
Anchor Drilling Fluids USA has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Anchor Drilling Fluids USA operate in?
Anchor Drilling Fluids USA 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.
How does Anchor Drilling Fluids USA's safety record compare to industry average?
Anchor Drilling Fluids USA's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Calgon Carbon Corporation in Catlettsburg, KY 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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