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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · San Angelo, TX

Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. ranks #52,176 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 penalty100% serious
$5,600
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,176
of 99,447 penalized employers

Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. in San Angelo, TX 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: $5,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. 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 #52,176 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, Calaveras Materials, INC. in Merced, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $5,560 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#52,176
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.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$5,600 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWARRIOR ENERGY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALLIANCE ENERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MCCONNELL AND SCULLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14POST & MASTIN WELL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNION DRILLING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA FRONTIER CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SYAR INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FREEMAN ROCK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAN COPP CRUSHING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOLLIDAY TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THYSSEN PETROLEUM US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ZAVANNA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CIMAREX ENERGY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEVON ENERGY PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRUE ORGANIC PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LARIAT SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RAWHIDE WELL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAL MAT CO DBA VULCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Blue Line Drilling C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. 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.

Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. ranks #444 at $5,600 current penalty.

How Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. Compares

Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C.'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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-02

Last Inspection

2014-12-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,800 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,600

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,400 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $5,600 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,800 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,600 here).

Cade Drilling, LLC $5,600 CO Calaveras Materials, INC. $5,560 CA Bankhead Equipment $5,650 CA Gulfport Energy INC. $5,543 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Warrior Energy Services Corporation 2 insp. Broussard, LA Alliance Energy LLC 2 insp. Artesia, NM McConnell and Scully INC 2 insp. Riverdale, MI Post & Mastin Well Service, INC. 2 insp. Garden City, KS

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cade Drilling, LLC
Kersey, CO
2 inspections $5,600
Andrews Pump & Supply
Andrews, TX
0 inspections $0
Laurel Mountain Midstream
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0
Sidewinder Drilling INC.
Wickett, TX
2 inspections $5,635
Calaveras Materials, INC.
Merced, CA
8 inspections $5,560

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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 Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. have? ▼
Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. had? ▼
Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-02 and the most recent on 2014-12-05. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C.? ▼
Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. has been assessed $5,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. 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 Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. operate in? ▼
Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. 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 Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C. ranks #52,176 (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 Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Blue Line Drilling CO., L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,600 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Calaveras Materials, INC. in Merced, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $5,560 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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