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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Tennis, KS

Delta Petroleum, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Delta Petroleum, LLC ranks #10,375 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$30,300
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,375
of 99,447 penalized employers

Delta Petroleum, LLC in Tennis, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Delta Petroleum, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,375 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Direct Granite, Quartz & Marble in Marshfield, MA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#10,375
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Delta Petroleum, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Delta Petroleum, LLC runs far above peers (6.7x 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

$30,300 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Delta Petroleum, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA 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: 3Delta Petroleum, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
Delta Petroleum, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Delta Petroleum, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Delta Petroleum, LLC ranks #79 at $30,300 current penalty.

How Delta Petroleum, LLC Compares

Delta Petroleum, LLC's 9.50 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 far above peers (6.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-29

Last Inspection

2011-09-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $15,150 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

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

$56,400

Current Penalty Amount

$30,300

Penalty Reduction

46.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,100 from the initial assessment of $56,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Delta Petroleum, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 19 3.1
Total Penalty $30,300 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,150 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Delta Petroleum, LLC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,300 here).

Reserve Drilling INC. $30,135 TX Alliance Energy LLC $30,128 NM Ha International LLC $30,027 OH Plymouth Sand & Gravel $29,555 CA

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.

SafZone Field Services
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Reserve Drilling INC.
Big Spring, TX
2 inspections $30,135
Alliance Energy LLC
Artesia, NM
2 inspections $30,128
Ha International LLC
Toledo, OH
3 inspections $30,027
Direct Granite, Quartz & Marble
Marshfield, MA
0 inspections $0

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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 Delta Petroleum, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Delta Petroleum, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 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 Delta Petroleum, LLC have? ▼
Delta Petroleum, LLC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Delta Petroleum, LLC had? ▼
Delta Petroleum, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-29 and the most recent on 2011-09-29. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Delta Petroleum, LLC? ▼
Delta Petroleum, LLC has been assessed $30,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,400 (a 46.3% reduction).
Does Delta Petroleum, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Delta Petroleum, LLC has 19 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 Delta Petroleum, LLC operate in? ▼
Delta Petroleum, LLC 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 Delta Petroleum, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Delta Petroleum, LLC ranks #10,375 (the top 10% 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 Delta Petroleum, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Delta Petroleum, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $30,300 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (6.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Direct Granite, Quartz & Marble in Marshfield, MA 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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