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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Oroville, CA

Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. ranks #79,684 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,660
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#79,684
of 99,447 penalized employers

Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. in Oroville, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,660. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,684 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tec Well Service, INC. in Pyote, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,652 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#79,684
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,660 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.24.54.85.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNABORS ALASKA DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0PEAK OILFIELD SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1WESTERN GAS PARTNERS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13SMITHBRIDGE GUAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HELMERICH & PAYNE, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TANMAR COMPANIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1PRIMEXX OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0COG OPERATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0STALLION OILFIELD SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ESS SUPPORT SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CHAMPAGNE & MARX EXC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0PUMPCO ENERGY SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CIMAREX ENERGY CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0TANMAR COMPANIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11EXXON MOBIL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Duke Sherwood Contra…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. is the #712 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($1,660).

How Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. Compares

Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC.'s 1.20 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2018-08-30

Last Inspection

2026-06-04

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$332

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $332 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

6

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

$1,660

Current Penalty Amount

$1,660

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 Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $1,660 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $332 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,660 here).

Tec Well Service, INC. $1,652 TX Nomac Drilling, LLC $1,650 KS Basic Energy Services, LP Rig#1206 $1,650 OK Bigard & Huggard Drilling INC $1,680 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Nabors Alaska Drilling, INC. 5 insp. Prudhoe Bay, AK Precision Drilling 5 insp. Pecos, TX Chesapeake Energy Corporation 5 insp. Carrizo Springs, TX Peak Oilfield Service Company 5 insp. Nikiski, AK

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wayne J. Sand & Gravel, INC.
Moorpark, CA
7 inspections $1,665
7/11 Materials, INC.
Waterford, CA
7 inspections $1,655
Sierra Rock
Placerville, CA
6 inspections $1,655
Tec Well Service, INC.
Pyote, TX
2 inspections $1,652
Crockett-Phillips Construction, Inc.
Gordonsville, TN
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 Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections. 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 Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. have? ▼
Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,660.
How many OSHA inspections has Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. had? ▼
Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-30 and the most recent on 2026-06-04. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC.? ▼
Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. has been assessed $1,660 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. operate in? ▼
Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212321). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC. ranks #79,684 (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 Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Duke Sherwood Contracting, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,660 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tec Well Service, INC. in Pyote, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,652 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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