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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pecos, TX

Desta Drilling CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Desta Drilling CO. has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,462
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,438
of 100,495 penalized employers

Desta Drilling CO. in Pecos, TX 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: $11,462. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Desta Drilling CO. 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 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, Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, LLC in Greensboro, PA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
69%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Desta Drilling CO. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Desta Drilling CO. runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$11,462 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Desta Drilling CO.

The federal enforcement record for Desta Drilling CO. in Pecos, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $17,595 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $11,462 - a 34.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,731. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-10-27 to 2011-11-15, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-10-27

Last Inspection

2011-11-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,731

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,034

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,731 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,034.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$17,595

Current Penalty Amount

$11,462

Penalty Reduction

34.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,133 from the initial assessment of $17,595. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Desta Drilling CO. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Desta Drilling CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $11,462 $4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,731 $2,034
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desta Drilling CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Desta Drilling CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Desta Drilling CO. have? ▼
Desta Drilling CO. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,462.
How many OSHA inspections has Desta Drilling CO. had? ▼
Desta Drilling CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-27 and the most recent on 2011-11-15. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Desta Drilling CO.? ▼
Desta Drilling CO. has been assessed $11,462 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,595 (a 34.9% reduction).
Does Desta Drilling CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Desta Drilling CO. has 6 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 Desta Drilling CO. operate in? ▼
Desta Drilling CO. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 211111). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.
How does Desta Drilling CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Desta Drilling CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,462 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, LLC in Greensboro, PA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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.

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