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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pecos, TX

Double K Drilling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Double K Drilling, LLC ranks #3,713 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty14% serious
$62,400
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#3,713
of 99,447 penalized employers

Double K Drilling, LLC in Pecos, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $62,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Double K Drilling, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,713 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Loma Rentals in Fort Worth, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#3,713
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Double K Drilling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Double K Drilling, LLC runs far above peers (13.7x 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

$62,400 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($62,400) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $62,400 $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 Double K Drilling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA. TEICHERT & SON, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5W. A. MURPHY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SEZZI CONCRETE AND M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BEREXCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DRILLING & BLASTING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENZ VINEYARDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CEMEX INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SEZZI CONCRETE & MAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EXCEL SITE RENTALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0A-1 GRIT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LHOIST NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WEIMER AND SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BIGARD & HUGGARD DRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COLD SPRING GRANITE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5OLIVE SPRINGS QUARRY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WESTERN STATES WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18THOMES CREEK ROCK CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KRYPTONITE ENERGY SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NORAM DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Double K Drilling, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Double K Drilling, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Double K Drilling, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Double K Drilling, LLC sits at penalty rank #24 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($62,400 assessed).

How Double K Drilling, LLC Compares

Double K Drilling, LLC's 4.67 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 (13.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-04-03

Last Inspection

2018-04-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $20,800 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$84,508

Current Penalty Amount

$62,400

Penalty Reduction

26.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,108 from the initial assessment of $84,508. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Double K Drilling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 14 3.1
Total Penalty $62,400 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $20,800 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Double K Drilling, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($62,400 here).

HI-Grade Materials CO. $62,415 CA Liberty Oilfield Services INC. $63,000 CO U.S. Borax INC. $63,235 CA Warrior Energy Services Corporation $59,400 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

A. Teichert & Son, INC. 3 insp. Tracy, CA W. a. Murphy, INC. 3 insp. Brawley, CA Sezzi Concrete and Materials INC 3 insp. Standish, CA Berexco LLC 3 insp. Trenton, NE

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

HI-Grade Materials CO.
Indio, CA
7 inspections $62,415
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO.
Pecos, TX
7 inspections $62,587
Loma Rentals
Fort Worth, TX
0 inspections $0
KG Services
Alice, TX
0 inspections $0
Liberty Oilfield Services INC.
Henderson, CO
2 inspections $63,000

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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 Double K Drilling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Double K Drilling, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Double K Drilling, LLC have? ▼
Double K Drilling, LLC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $62,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Double K Drilling, LLC had? ▼
Double K Drilling, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-03 and the most recent on 2018-04-16. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Double K Drilling, LLC? ▼
Double K Drilling, LLC has been assessed $62,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $84,508 (a 26.2% reduction).
Does Double K Drilling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Double K Drilling, LLC has 2 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 Double K Drilling, LLC operate in? ▼
Double K Drilling, 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 Double K Drilling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Double K Drilling, LLC ranks #3,713 (the top 5% 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 Double K Drilling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Double K Drilling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $62,400 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (13.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Loma Rentals in Fort Worth, TX 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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