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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pecos, TX

Bison Drilling and Field Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bison Drilling and Field Services ranks #79,463 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
$1,683
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bison Drilling and Field Services in Pecos, TX 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: $1,683. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bison Drilling and Field Services 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 #79,463 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, Bigard & Huggard Drilling INC in MT Pleasant, MI is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,680 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#79,463
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Bison Drilling and Field Services runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,683 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Bison Drilling and Field Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMERCER FRASER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BANKSTON CREEK LAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LANDMARK DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WESTERN OILFIELDS SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WASHITA VALLEY ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CADE DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARMSTRONG WATER SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAVERICK DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOLLIDAY ROCK CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SST ENERGY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23M, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MILLS WELL SERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BELLAIRE OIL CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LANDMARK DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROCKPILE WELL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ATLAS WELL SERVICE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTH COUNTY SAND & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KRC AGGREGATE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SIERRA CASCADE AGGRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Bison Drilling and F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Bison Drilling and Field Services 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.

Bison Drilling and Field Services in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Bison Drilling and Field Services is the #706 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($1,683).

How Bison Drilling and Field Services Compares

Bison Drilling and Field Services'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 runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-30

Last Inspection

2015-05-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$842

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $842 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

$2,805

Current Penalty Amount

$1,683

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,122 from the initial assessment of $2,805. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Bison Drilling and Field Services compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bison Drilling and Field Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 2 3.1
Total Penalty $1,683 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $842 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bison Drilling and Field Services, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,683 here).

Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC Rig 131 $1,683 OK Bigard & Huggard Drilling INC $1,680 MI Barney Northcote INC $1,680 CA The Don Chapin CO., INC. $1,680 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mercer Fraser Company 2 insp. Trinidad, CA Bankston Creek Land Trust 2 insp. Norris City, IL Landmark Drilling, LLC 2 insp. Oakley, KS Western Oilfields Supply CO DBA Rain for Rent 2 insp. Rifle, CO

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Patterson-Uti Drilling Company LLC Rig 131
Thomas, OK
2 inspections $1,683
Bigard & Huggard Drilling INC
MT Pleasant, MI
3 inspections $1,680
Barney Northcote INC
Corona, CA
6 inspections $1,680
The Don Chapin CO., INC.
Hollister, CA
3 inspections $1,680
Latus International Group
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Bison Drilling and Field Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bison Drilling and Field Services'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 below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bison Drilling and Field Services have? ▼
Bison Drilling and Field Services has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,683.
How many OSHA inspections has Bison Drilling and Field Services had? ▼
Bison Drilling and Field Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-30 and the most recent on 2015-05-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bison Drilling and Field Services? ▼
Bison Drilling and Field Services has been assessed $1,683 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,805 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Bison Drilling and Field Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bison Drilling and Field Services 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 Bison Drilling and Field Services operate in? ▼
Bison Drilling and Field Services 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 Bison Drilling and Field Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bison Drilling and Field Services ranks #79,463 (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 Bison Drilling and Field Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bison Drilling and Field Services's total OSHA penalty of $1,683 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, Bigard & Huggard Drilling INC in MT Pleasant, MI is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,680 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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