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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Ogallah, KS

Crescent Directional Drilling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Crescent Directional Drilling ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,800
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Crescent Directional Drilling in Ogallah, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Crescent Directional Drilling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Carl Oeder Farms in Lebanon, OH is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,800 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Crescent Directional Drilling compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Crescent Directional Drilling runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$2,800 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Crescent Directional Drilling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMERCER WELL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2D&P TANK SERVICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TURNER EXCAVATING IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEWMAN MINERALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STEVE MANNING CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CUDD PRESSURE CONTRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUSQUEHANNA SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FOLTZ WELDING, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CUNNINGHAM ENERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRUE DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1APACHE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HANSEN BROS. ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BAKER HUGHES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ENSIGN UNITED STATES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CYCLONE DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STANDARD ENERGY SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1C&J BERRY WELL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPUR ENERGY PARTNERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PETROMAX REFINING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RINGO DRILLING I,L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Crescent Directional…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Crescent Directional Drilling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Crescent Directional Drilling in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Crescent Directional Drilling is the #608 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($2,800).

How Crescent Directional Drilling Compares

Crescent Directional Drilling's 0.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-03-06

Last Inspection

2014-03-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,400 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,800

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,200 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Crescent Directional Drilling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $2,800 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,400 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Crescent Directional Drilling, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,800 here).

Carl Oeder Farms $2,800 OH Atlas Well Service LLC $2,800 NM Calaveras Materials, INC. $2,775 CA Tesco Corporation $2,754 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mercer Well Service 2 insp. Rome, PA D&P Tank Service, INC. 2 insp. Ponca City, OK Turner Excavating INC DBA Round Mountain Rock 2 insp. Westwood, CA Newman Minerals LLC 2 insp. Ione, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carl Oeder Farms
Lebanon, OH
2 inspections $2,800
Atlas Well Service LLC
Eunice, NM
2 inspections $2,800
Orica USA
Englewood, CO
0 inspections $0
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company, LLC
Sharon, KS
2 inspections $2,805
Calaveras Materials, INC.
San Andreas, CA
9 inspections $2,775

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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 Crescent Directional Drilling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Crescent Directional Drilling's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Crescent Directional Drilling have? ▼
Crescent Directional Drilling has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Crescent Directional Drilling had? ▼
Crescent Directional Drilling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-06 and the most recent on 2014-03-06. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Crescent Directional Drilling? ▼
Crescent Directional Drilling has been assessed $2,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Crescent Directional Drilling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Crescent Directional Drilling 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 Crescent Directional Drilling operate in? ▼
Crescent Directional Drilling 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 Crescent Directional Drilling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Crescent Directional Drilling ranks #70,095 (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 Crescent Directional Drilling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Crescent Directional Drilling's total OSHA penalty of $2,800 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, Carl Oeder Farms in Lebanon, OH is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $2,800 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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