Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Prudhoe Bay, AK

Doyon Drilling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Doyon Drilling, INC. ranks #55,506 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,995
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,506
of 99,447 penalized employers

Doyon Drilling, INC. in Prudhoe Bay, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,995. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Doyon Drilling, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,506 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Fibertex LLC in El Paso, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#55,506
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Doyon Drilling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Doyon Drilling, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$4,995 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Doyon Drilling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMASON WELL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SANDBOX TRANSPORTATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VALLEY OIL FIELD SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27TALCO MIDSTREAM ASSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIBERTY PUMP AND SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ZIMMERMAN EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMTECH INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DESILVA GATES AGGREG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SYNDEX READY MIX LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AVENAL AGGREGATE & A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OROSI ROCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUMBOLDT REDWOOD COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NABORS DRILLING USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0O-TEX PUMPING, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROSETTA RESOURCES OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0110 SAND COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EXXONMOBIL OIL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FST SAND & GRAVEL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Doyon Drilling, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Doyon Drilling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Doyon Drilling, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Doyon Drilling, INC. is the #479 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($4,995).

How Doyon Drilling, INC. Compares

Doyon Drilling, INC.'s 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-12

Last Inspection

2012-04-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,498

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,498 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$4,995

Current Penalty Amount

$4,995

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Doyon Drilling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 4 3.1
Total Penalty $4,995 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,498 $2,042

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Doyon Drilling, INC., both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Doyon Drilling, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Doyon Drilling, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Doyon Drilling, INC. have?
Doyon Drilling, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,995.
How many OSHA inspections has Doyon Drilling, INC. had?
Doyon Drilling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-12 and the most recent on 2012-04-12. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Doyon Drilling, INC.?
Doyon Drilling, INC. has been assessed $4,995 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Doyon Drilling, INC. operate in?
Doyon Drilling, INC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 211111). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Doyon Drilling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Doyon Drilling, INC. ranks #55,506 (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 Doyon Drilling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Doyon Drilling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,995 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fibertex LLC in El Paso, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $5,000 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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