Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Alexander, ND
Emerald Oil, INC.
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emerald Oil, INC. ranks #41,714 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.
- $7,980
- OSHA penalties
- 5
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #41,714
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Emerald Oil, INC. in Alexander, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,980. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Emerald Oil, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,714 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lilac Solutions, INC. in Oakland, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,995 in current penalties.
- 2.5
- violations per inspection
- 40.0%
- of violations were serious
- #41,714
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Emerald Oil, INC. compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average
- Emerald Oil, INC.
Emerald Oil, INC.
$7,980 in penalties
- Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas avg
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average (per employer)
$4,539 in penalties
What this shows Emerald Oil, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$7,980 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Emerald Oil, INC..
Emerald Oil, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger
Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Emerald Oil, INC. ranks #342 at $7,980 current penalty.
How Emerald Oil, INC. Compares
Emerald Oil, INC.'s 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2015-05-29
Last Inspection
2016-02-04
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
2.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$3,990
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,042
What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,990 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
2
Serious
40.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
3
Other-Than-Serious
60.0% 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
$11,060
Current Penalty Amount
$7,980
Penalty Reduction
27.8%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,080 from the initial assessment of $11,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas
How Emerald Oil, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Emerald Oil, INC. | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.2 |
| Violations | 5 | 3.1 |
| Total Penalty | $7,980 | $4,539 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $3,990 | $2,042 |
Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Emerald Oil, INC., both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,980 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
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What to do with this record
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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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