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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Midland, TX

Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC ranks #22,208 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$16,149
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,208
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC in Midland, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,149. 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 & Field Services LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,208 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. in Midland, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $16,152 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#22,208
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 & Field Services LLC runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$16,149 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 & Field Services LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.022.133.144.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED ROCK PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CAL SIERRA DEVELOPME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTH VALLEY ROCK LL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GENERAL PRODUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0A. TEICHERT & SON, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ROCK STRUCTURES CONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LADD AND ASSOCIATES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NEW EMPIRE AGGREGATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SANTA FE AGGREGATES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PEDROTTI MATERIALS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MCC DEVELOPMENT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ANTHONY ENGINEERING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SPECIALTY GRANULES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BUTTE EQUIPMENT RENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BP EXPLORATION ALASK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42WEST COAST AGGREGATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AUSTIN MASTER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Bison Drilling & Fie…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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 & Field Services LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC sits at penalty rank #177 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($16,149 assessed).

How Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC Compares

Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC's 4.00 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 well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-02-01

Last Inspection

2013-05-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,383

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,383 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$29,582

Current Penalty Amount

$16,149

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,433 from the initial assessment of $29,582. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 12 3.1
Total Penalty $16,149 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,383 $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 & Field Services LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,149 here).

True Organic Products, INC $16,100 CA Swenson Granite Company LLC $16,300 VT Packway Materials, INC. $15,985 CA Paul Graham Drilling and Service CO. $16,335 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

United Rock Products 3 insp. Irwindale, CA Helmerich & Payne INTL Drilling CO 3 insp. Vernal, UT Cal Sierra Development INC 3 insp. Marysville, CA North Valley Rock LLC DBA Valley Rock Products 3 insp. Corning, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO.
Midland, TX
3 inspections $16,152
Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC
Odessa, TX
3 inspections $16,136
Katco Vacuum Truck Service
Hebbronville, TX
0 inspections $0
Eog Resources, INC.
Smiley, TX
2 inspections $16,103
True Organic Products, INC
Helm, CA
2 inspections $16,100

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What to do with this record

Use Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC'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 Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC have? ▼
Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,149.
How many OSHA inspections has Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC had? ▼
Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-01 and the most recent on 2013-05-22. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC? ▼
Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC has been assessed $16,149 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,582 (a 45.4% reduction).
Does Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC has 8 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 & Field Services LLC operate in? ▼
Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC 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 & Field Services LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC ranks #22,208 (the top quarter 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 & Field Services LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC's total OSHA penalty of $16,149 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. in Midland, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $16,152 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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