Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Midland, TX

CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $34,388 in back wages owed to 28 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

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OSHA penalties
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Violations cited
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OSHA inspections
$34,388
Back wages owed

CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. in Midland, TX has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $34,388 in back wages owed to 28 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

Compliance score

F 43/100
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $34K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($34K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. at rank #231 of 717 employers ($34,388 owed). CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #231 of 717 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers on WHD back wages ($34,388).

How CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. Compares

CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. in Midland, TX has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, MBS Rig Welding Service in Hobbs, NM has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. to date. The Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average runs $4,539 per employer.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$34,388
Employees Affected
28
WHD Violations
29
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,228
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$34,388

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. owed $34,388 in back wages to 28 employees across 1 case and 29 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 0 2.2
Violations 0 3.1
Total Penalty $0 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,042

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What to do with this record

Use CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. against Demco Oil & Gas Co., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector
  • CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. also carries $34,388 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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

Has CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc., resulting in $34,388 in back wages owed to 28 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. operate in?
CM Geothermal Enterprises, 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.
What should I do if CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. owes me wages?
If you believe CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $34,388 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average?
CM Geothermal Enterprises, Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, MBS Rig Welding Service in Hobbs, NM 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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