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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Prudhoe Bay, AK

BP Exploration (Alaska) INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), BP Exploration (Alaska) INC ranks #25,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty54% serious
$14,326
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#25,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

BP Exploration (Alaska) INC in Prudhoe Bay, AK has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,326. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected BP Exploration (Alaska) INC 7 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Talbot Construction Inc in Suwanee, GA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
53.8%
of violations were serious
#25,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 36/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How BP Exploration (Alaska) INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows BP Exploration (Alaska) INC runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$14,326 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 BP Exploration (Alaska) INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedELEMENTIS SPECIALTIE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5BUELLFLAT ROCK COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2SMITHBRIDGE GUAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10US MINE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32HARRIS TRANSFER INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5SYAR INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9SIERRA AGGREGATE COM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10ROBERTSON'S READY MI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14SLS&N INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4WAYNE J. SAND & GRAV…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11CUTTING EDGE AGGREGA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4OIL DRI CORPORATION …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8PORTOLA MINERALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 21HI-GRADE MATERIALS CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17PEAK OILFIELD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12UNITED ROCK PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25BUTTE EQUIPMENT RENT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1QUALITY AGGREGATES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23PORTERVILLE ROCK & R…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1BP Exploration (Alas…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26
BP Exploration (Alaska) INC has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

BP Exploration (Alaska) INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: BP Exploration (Alaska) INC is the #209 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($14,326).

How BP Exploration (Alaska) INC Compares

BP Exploration (Alaska) INC's 3.71 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 (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2012-04-11

Last Inspection

2017-09-12

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,047

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 7 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $2,047 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

53.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

46.2% 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

$31,750

Current Penalty Amount

$14,326

Penalty Reduction

54.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,424 from the initial assessment of $31,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How BP Exploration (Alaska) INC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric BP Exploration (Alaska) INC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.2
Violations 26 3.1
Total Penalty $14,326 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,047 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for BP Exploration (Alaska) INC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,326 here).

Herod Industries INC. $14,280 CO Bankston Creek Land Trust $14,400 IL Sendero Drilling Company LLC. $14,437 TX Eog Resources, INC. $14,200 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Elementis Specialties INC 7 insp. Newberry Springs, CA Buellflat Rock Company INC. 7 insp. Solvang, CA Smithbridge Guam, INC. 7 insp. Tamuning, GU US Mine Corporation 7 insp. Ione, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Highlands Drilling LLC
Charleston, WV
0 inspections $0
Herod Industries INC.
Craig, CO
3 inspections $14,280
Talbot Construction Inc
Suwanee, GA
0 inspections $0
Bankston Creek Land Trust
Norris City, IL
2 inspections $14,400
Sendero Drilling Company LLC.
Andrews, TX
2 inspections $14,437

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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 BP Exploration (Alaska) INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, BP Exploration (Alaska) INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 7 inspections, including 14 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 BP Exploration (Alaska) INC have? ▼
BP Exploration (Alaska) INC has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,326.
How many OSHA inspections has BP Exploration (Alaska) INC had? ▼
BP Exploration (Alaska) INC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-11 and the most recent on 2017-09-12. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for BP Exploration (Alaska) INC? ▼
BP Exploration (Alaska) INC has been assessed $14,326 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,750 (a 54.9% reduction).
Does BP Exploration (Alaska) INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. BP Exploration (Alaska) INC has 14 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 BP Exploration (Alaska) INC operate in? ▼
BP Exploration (Alaska) INC 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 BP Exploration (Alaska) INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, BP Exploration (Alaska) INC ranks #25,272 (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 BP Exploration (Alaska) INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
BP Exploration (Alaska) INC's total OSHA penalty of $14,326 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Talbot Construction Inc in Suwanee, GA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 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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