Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Trona, CA

DV Natural Resources, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DV Natural Resources, LLC. ranks #84,737 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,160
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#84,737
of 99,447 penalized employers

DV Natural Resources, LLC. in Trona, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,160. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DV Natural Resources, LLC. 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,737 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, Sierra Cascade Aggregate & Asphalt Products, INC. in Chester, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,150 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#84,737
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How DV Natural Resources, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows DV Natural Resources, LLC. runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$1,160 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% 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 DV Natural Resources, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.94.555.56.108.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTERN 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: 4NABORS 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: 1UNIT DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7TOP BRAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25EXPLORATION DRILLING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3OXY USA INC. OCCIDEN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0UMC ENERGY SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9DV Natural Resources…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9
DV Natural Resources, LLC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

DV Natural Resources, LLC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, DV Natural Resources, LLC. ranks #791 at $1,160 current penalty.

How DV Natural Resources, LLC. Compares

DV Natural Resources, LLC.'s 1.80 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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-01-10

Last Inspection

2021-04-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$232

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $232 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

9

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

$1,160

Current Penalty Amount

$1,160

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 DV Natural Resources, LLC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric DV Natural Resources, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.2
Violations 9 3.1
Total Penalty $1,160 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $232 $2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for DV Natural Resources, LLC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,160 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

Use DV Natural Resources, LLC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 DV Natural Resources, LLC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, DV Natural Resources, LLC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 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 DV Natural Resources, LLC. have?
DV Natural Resources, LLC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,160.
How many OSHA inspections has DV Natural Resources, LLC. had?
DV Natural Resources, LLC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-10 and the most recent on 2021-04-13. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for DV Natural Resources, LLC.?
DV Natural Resources, LLC. has been assessed $1,160 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does DV Natural Resources, LLC. operate in?
DV Natural Resources, LLC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212221). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does DV Natural Resources, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DV Natural Resources, LLC. ranks #84,737 (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 DV Natural Resources, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
DV Natural Resources, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,160 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, Sierra Cascade Aggregate & Asphalt Products, INC. in Chester, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,150 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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