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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Myton, UT

Capstar Drilling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Capstar Drilling ranks #75,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,061
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Capstar Drilling in Myton, UT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,061. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Capstar Drilling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Fortaleza Distribution in Midland, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#75,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Capstar Drilling compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Capstar Drilling runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$2,061 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Capstar Drilling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCYCLONE DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BIG LAKE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2XTO ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STREAM-FLO USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WESTERN STATES WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEATHERFORD DRILLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HALLIBURTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAGNA ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GENCO ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARMAC RESOURCES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALMAT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WASHITA VALLEY ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COMPETENTIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PDC ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DC VACUUM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NOMAC DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHEHALIS SAND & GRAV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BASALITE BUILDING PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UDELHOVEN OILFIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KINDER MORGAN PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Capstar Drilling, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Capstar Drilling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Capstar Drilling in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Capstar Drilling ranks #665 at $2,061 current penalty.

How Capstar Drilling Compares

Capstar Drilling's 3.00 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-21

Last Inspection

2011-10-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,031

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,031 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$7,375

Current Penalty Amount

$2,061

Penalty Reduction

72.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,314 from the initial assessment of $7,375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Capstar Drilling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $2,061 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,031 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Capstar Drilling, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,061 here).

West Coast Aggregate Supply INC. $2,070 CA Indian Hill Processing $2,050 CA Saxon Drilling LP $2,079 KS Coachella Valley Aggregates, INC. $2,040 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cyclone Drilling INC 2 insp. Wright, WY Big Lake Services 2 insp. Rankin, TX Xto Energy, INC. 2 insp. Dickson, OK Stream-Flo USA LLC 2 insp. Beeville, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

West Coast Aggregate Supply INC.
Thermal, CA
5 inspections $2,070
Indian Hill Processing
Ione, CA
3 inspections $2,050
S V Reliable Transport
Odessa, TX
0 inspections $0
Fortaleza Distribution
Midland, TX
0 inspections $0
Saxon Drilling LP
Deerfield, KS
2 inspections $2,079

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What to do with this record

Use Capstar Drilling'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 Capstar Drilling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Capstar Drilling's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Capstar Drilling have? ▼
Capstar Drilling has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,061.
How many OSHA inspections has Capstar Drilling had? ▼
Capstar Drilling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-21 and the most recent on 2011-10-21. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Capstar Drilling? ▼
Capstar Drilling has been assessed $2,061 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,375 (a 72.1% reduction).
Does Capstar Drilling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Capstar Drilling has 3 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 Capstar Drilling operate in? ▼
Capstar Drilling operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 211111). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Capstar Drilling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Capstar Drilling ranks #75,883 (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 Capstar Drilling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Capstar Drilling's total OSHA penalty of $2,061 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, Fortaleza Distribution in Midland, TX 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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