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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 ranks #56,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,875
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,222
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#56,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 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 Arthur Orum Well Drilling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCSI SANDS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCHLUMBERGER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NOMAC DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIT TEXAS DRILLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENERGY TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VIKING DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHAPARRAL DRILLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAXON ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEST SAND & GRAVEL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FASKEN OIL AND RANCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MID CONTINENT WELL L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CYCLONE DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BIG LAKE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2XTO ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STREAM-FLO USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEATHERFORD DRILLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HALLIBURTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAGNA ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GENCO ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARMAC RESOURCES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Arthur Orum Well Dri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Arthur Orum Well Drilling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Arthur Orum Well Drilling in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Arthur Orum Well Drilling ranks #485 at $4,875 current penalty.

How Arthur Orum Well Drilling Compares

Arthur Orum Well Drilling's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

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

$2,042

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 $2,042.

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 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Arthur Orum Well Drilling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 2 3.1
Total Penalty $4,875 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,438 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arthur Orum Well Drilling, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,875 here).

Allison Marine Contractors $4,900 LA Lariat Services, INC. $4,900 KS Armstrong Water Solutions, INC. $4,900 ND Udelhoven $4,845 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Csi Sands, LTD. 2 insp. Rayland, OH Schlumberger INC. 2 insp. Cleburne, TX Nomac Drilling, LLC 2 insp. Hazelton, KS Unit Texas Drilling LLC 2 insp. Shreveport, LA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Holliday Rock Company INC
Littlerock, CA
3 inspections $4,875
Shallenberger Construction
Connellsville, PA
0 inspections $0
Frontier Underground, LLC
Brighton, CO
0 inspections $0
Allison Marine Contractors
Amelia, LA
2 inspections $4,900
Lariat Services, INC.
Anthony, KS
2 inspections $4,900

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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 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 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Arthur Orum Well Drilling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arthur Orum Well Drilling ranks #56,222 (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 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 $4,539 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.
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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