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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Tupman, CA

California Resources Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Resources Corporation ranks #24,733 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty11% serious
$14,625
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,733
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Resources Corporation in Tupman, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected California Resources Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,733 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Bison Drilling & Field Services in Midland, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,683 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#24,733
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 California Resources Corporation 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

$14,625 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 California Resources Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.52131.542OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTMG SERVICE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40PRADON CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TESCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARKLATX OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WOOD GROUP USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEVON ENERGY PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0IMPACT WATER TRANSFER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SKYY DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MCADA DRILLING FLUID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STALLION OIL FIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEEPWELL EQUIPMENT R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NABORS ALASKA DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MURFIN DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MPIS ENVIRONMENTAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENERGY DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHWIND DRILLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARL OEDER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HALLIBURTON ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1California Resources…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
California Resources Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

California Resources Corporation in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: California Resources Corporation is the #204 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($14,625).

How California Resources Corporation Compares

California Resources Corporation's 4.50 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 well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-06-19

Last Inspection

2025-09-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $7,313 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$25,875

Current Penalty Amount

$14,625

Penalty Reduction

43.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,250 from the initial assessment of $25,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How California Resources Corporation compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Resources Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 9 3.1
Total Penalty $14,625 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,313 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for California Resources Corporation, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,625 here).

Horizon Energy Services, LLC $14,625 OK Bison Drilling & Field Services $14,683 TX Excel Site Rentals LLC $14,700 MI Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, INC. $14,700 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

TMG Service Company, LLC 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Pradon Construction & Trucking LTD 2 insp. Orla, TX Tesco Corporation 2 insp. Pecos, TX Arklatx Operating Company, INC 2 insp. Norphlet, AR

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Horizon Energy Services, LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $14,625
Basin Services
Abilene, TX
0 inspections $0
Bison Drilling & Field Services
Midland, TX
2 inspections $14,683
Sunita Hydrocolloids Inc.
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Excel Site Rentals LLC
Kalkaska, MI
3 inspections $14,700

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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 California Resources Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Resources Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 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 California Resources Corporation have? ▼
California Resources Corporation has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,625.
How many OSHA inspections has California Resources Corporation had? ▼
California Resources Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-06-19 and the most recent on 2025-09-18. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Resources Corporation? ▼
California Resources Corporation has been assessed $14,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,875 (a 43.5% reduction).
Does California Resources Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. California Resources Corporation 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 California Resources Corporation operate in? ▼
California Resources Corporation operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does California Resources Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California Resources Corporation ranks #24,733 (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 California Resources Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Resources Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $14,625 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bison Drilling & Field Services in Midland, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $14,683 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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