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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Stockdale, TX

Eastham Drilling INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eastham Drilling INC. ranks #35,917 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty78% serious
$9,720
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,917
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eastham Drilling INC. in Stockdale, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,720. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eastham Drilling INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,917 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, 365 Certified Logistics, LLC in Dilley, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,800 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#35,917
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eastham Drilling INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Eastham Drilling INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$9,720 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Eastham Drilling INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHANSON AGGREGATES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PAUL GRAHAM DRILLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CSI SANDS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NOMAC DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE DON CHAPIN CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIT TEXAS DRILLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PORTERVILLE ROCK & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KELLOG CREEK AGGREGA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GENERAL PRODUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ENERGY TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAXON ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KEY ENERGY SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLUE MOUNTAIN MINERALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEST SAND & GRAVEL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LE GRAND ASPHALT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RIVERSIDE MILLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MID CONTINENT WELL L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CYCLONE DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20XTO ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WESTERN STATES WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Eastham Drilling INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Eastham Drilling INC. has 2 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.

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

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Eastham Drilling INC. sits at penalty rank #293 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($9,720 assessed).

How Eastham Drilling INC. Compares

Eastham Drilling INC.'s 4.50 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-22

Last Inspection

2012-03-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,860

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $4,860 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$16,200

Current Penalty Amount

$9,720

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,480 from the initial assessment of $16,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Eastham Drilling INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 9 3.1
Total Penalty $9,720 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,860 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,720 here).

Asrc Energy Services $9,601 AK PDC Energy INC $9,589 CO Wigboldy Materials, INC. $9,572 IL Southwind Drilling, INC $9,890 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Hanson Aggregates 2 insp. Sunol, CA Paul Graham Drilling and Service CO. 2 insp. Rio Vista, CA Csi Sands, LTD. 2 insp. Rayland, OH Nomac Drilling, LLC 2 insp. Hazelton, KS

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Target Well Services
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
A & P Support
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0 inspections $0
365 Certified Logistics, LLC
Dilley, TX
2 inspections $9,800
A & JR Trucking
Odessa, TX
0 inspections $0
Precision Additives INC
Odessa, TX
2 inspections $9,638

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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 Eastham Drilling INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eastham Drilling INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Eastham Drilling INC. have? ▼
Eastham Drilling INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,720.
How many OSHA inspections has Eastham Drilling INC. had? ▼
Eastham Drilling INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-22 and the most recent on 2012-03-22. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eastham Drilling INC.? ▼
Eastham Drilling INC. has been assessed $9,720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,200 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Eastham Drilling INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eastham Drilling INC. has 7 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 Eastham Drilling INC. operate in? ▼
Eastham Drilling INC. 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 Eastham Drilling INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eastham Drilling INC. ranks #35,917 (the upper 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 Eastham Drilling INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eastham Drilling INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,720 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, 365 Certified Logistics, LLC in Dilley, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $9,800 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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