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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Tipton, CA

Arthur Orum Well Drilling

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

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,875
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,800
of 100,495 penalized employers

Arthur Orum Well Drilling in Tipton, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,875. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arthur Orum Well Drilling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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, Allison Marine Contractors in Amelia, LA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,900 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
43%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Arthur Orum Well Drilling compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Arthur Orum Well Drilling 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

$4,875 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Arthur Orum Well Drilling

The federal enforcement record for Arthur Orum Well Drilling in Tipton, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $4,875 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,875 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,438. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-09-17 to 2020-09-24, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-09-17

Last Inspection

2020-09-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,438

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,034

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,438 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,034.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$4,875

Current Penalty Amount

$4,875

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 Arthur Orum Well Drilling compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Arthur Orum Well Drilling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 2 3.1
Total Penalty $4,875 $4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,438 $2,034
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur Orum Well Drilling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Arthur Orum Well Drilling's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Arthur Orum Well Drilling have? ▼
Arthur Orum Well Drilling has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,875.
How many OSHA inspections has Arthur Orum Well Drilling had? ▼
Arthur Orum Well Drilling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-09-17 and the most recent on 2020-09-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arthur Orum Well Drilling? ▼
Arthur Orum Well Drilling has been assessed $4,875 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Arthur Orum Well Drilling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Arthur Orum Well Drilling has 1 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 Arthur Orum Well Drilling operate in? ▼
Arthur Orum Well Drilling operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213111). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.
How does Arthur Orum Well Drilling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Arthur Orum Well Drilling's total OSHA penalty of $4,875 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Allison Marine Contractors in Amelia, LA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $4,900 in current penalties.

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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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