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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Valdez, AK

Chugach Alaska Services LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chugach Alaska Services LLC ranks #47,262 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$6,630
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,262
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chugach Alaska Services LLC in Valdez, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,630. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chugach Alaska Services LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 15.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,262 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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, Fossil Drilling, INC. in Winfield, KS is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,650 in current penalties.

15.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#47,262
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (15.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chugach Alaska Services LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Chugach Alaska Services LLC runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$6,630 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Chugach Alaska Services LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENERGY TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VIKING DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHAPARRAL DRILLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAXON ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KEY ENERGY SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLUE MOUNTAIN MINERALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEST SAND & GRAVEL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LE GRAND ASPHALT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FASKEN OIL AND RANCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RIVERSIDE MILLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MID CONTINENT WELL L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CYCLONE 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: 0MAGNA ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GENCO ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARMAC RESOURCES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Chugach Alaska Servi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30
Chugach Alaska Services LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Chugach Alaska Services LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chugach Alaska Services LLC ranks #401 at $6,630 current penalty.

How Chugach Alaska Services LLC Compares

Chugach Alaska Services LLC's 15.00 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-12-06

Last Inspection

2019-12-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

15.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,315

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 15.0 violations per visit. That's $3,315 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$187,020

Current Penalty Amount

$6,630

Penalty Reduction

96.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $180,390 from the initial assessment of $187,020. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Chugach Alaska Services LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 30 3.1
Total Penalty $6,630 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,315 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chugach Alaska Services LLC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,630 here).

Yellowcat Fishing & Rental, LLC $6,630 TX Geo Drilling Fluids, INC. $6,625 CA Polk Operating, LLC $6,620 TX Fossil Drilling, INC. $6,650 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Energy Transportation, LLC 2 insp. Washington, PA Viking Drilling, LLC 2 insp. Pecos, TX Chaparral Drilling, LLC 2 insp. Devine, TX Saxon Energy Services 2 insp. Troy, PA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Yellowcat Fishing & Rental, LLC
Odessa, TX
2 inspections $6,630
Geo Drilling Fluids, INC.
Sacramento, CA
5 inspections $6,625
Polk Operating, LLC
Hobson, TX
2 inspections $6,620
Fossil Drilling, INC.
Winfield, KS
2 inspections $6,650
Fossil Drilling, INC.
Kiowa, KS
2 inspections $6,650

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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 Chugach Alaska Services LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chugach Alaska Services LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 2 inspections, including 24 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 Chugach Alaska Services LLC have? ▼
Chugach Alaska Services LLC has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,630.
How many OSHA inspections has Chugach Alaska Services LLC had? ▼
Chugach Alaska Services LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-12-06 and the most recent on 2019-12-06. This averages 15.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chugach Alaska Services LLC? ▼
Chugach Alaska Services LLC has been assessed $6,630 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $187,020 (a 96.5% reduction).
Does Chugach Alaska Services LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chugach Alaska Services LLC has 24 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 Chugach Alaska Services LLC operate in? ▼
Chugach Alaska Services LLC 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 Chugach Alaska Services LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chugach Alaska Services LLC ranks #47,262 (the upper 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 Chugach Alaska Services LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chugach Alaska Services LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,630 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fossil Drilling, INC. in Winfield, KS is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $6,650 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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