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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Norphlet, AR

Arklatx Operating Company, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arklatx Operating Company, INC ranks #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,200
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arklatx Operating Company, INC in Norphlet, AR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arklatx Operating Company, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Cemex INC in Marina, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,200 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Arklatx Operating Company, INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Arklatx Operating Company, INC runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$1,200 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Arklatx Operating Company, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIFORNIA RESOURCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LATSHAW DRILLING AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BPX OPERATING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STEVENS CREEK QUARRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TULLIS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANADARKO PETROLEUM C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARMEUSE INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PUGH ACQUISITION COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HORIZONTAL WELL DRIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRUSSCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUMMIT DRILLING CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GIBSONS ALL AMERICAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WESTSIDE SKYLINE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CALFRAC WELL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2D & L QUALITY PAINTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LIBERTY OILFIELD SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Arklatx Operating Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Arklatx Operating Company, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Arklatx Operating Company, INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Arklatx Operating Company, INC ranks #782 at $1,200 current penalty.

How Arklatx Operating Company, INC Compares

Arklatx Operating Company, INC's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-09-13

Last Inspection

2018-09-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $600 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

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

$2,956

Current Penalty Amount

$1,200

Penalty Reduction

59.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,756 from the initial assessment of $2,956. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Arklatx Operating Company, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $1,200 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $600 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,200 here).

Granite Construction, INC. $1,200 CA Scheffler Northwest INC $1,200 OR Cemex INC $1,200 CA Extreme Heat Hot Well Service, INC. $1,200 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

California Resources Corporation 2 insp. Tupman, CA Latshaw Drilling and Exploration, LLC 2 insp. Midland, TX Cemex Construction Material Pacific, LLC 2 insp. Friant, CA BPX Operating Company 2 insp. Orla, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Granite Construction, INC.
Gonzales, CA
3 inspections $1,200
Scheffler Northwest INC
Medford, OR
2 inspections $1,200
Extreme Heat Hot Well Service, INC.
Saint Francis, KS
2 inspections $1,200
Cemex INC
Marina, CA
3 inspections $1,200
D & D Well Service LLC
Post, TX
2 inspections $1,200

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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 Arklatx Operating Company, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Arklatx Operating Company, INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Arklatx Operating Company, INC have? ▼
Arklatx Operating Company, INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Arklatx Operating Company, INC had? ▼
Arklatx Operating Company, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-13 and the most recent on 2018-09-13. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arklatx Operating Company, INC? ▼
Arklatx Operating Company, INC has been assessed $1,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,956 (a 59.4% reduction).
What industry does Arklatx Operating Company, INC operate in? ▼
Arklatx Operating Company, 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 Arklatx Operating Company, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arklatx Operating Company, INC ranks #84,567 (the lower 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 Arklatx Operating Company, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Arklatx Operating Company, INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,200 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, Cemex INC in Marina, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,200 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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