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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Odessa, TX

Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC ranks #22,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$16,136
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC in Odessa, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,136. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC in Midland, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $16,149 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#22,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$16,136 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLHOIST NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WEIMER AND SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BIGARD & HUGGARD DRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COLD SPRING GRANITE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5OLIVE SPRINGS QUARRY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WESTERN STATES WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18THOMES CREEK ROCK CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KRYPTONITE ENERGY SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NORAM DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TRIANGLE ROCK PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5R & J JOY INC DBA JO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BIGARD & HUGGARD DRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WISCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SUPERIOR READY MIX C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HANSON AGGREGATES NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1STEEL VALLEY FIREBRICK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WIGBOLDY MATERIALS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CEMEX INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OCCIDENTAL OF ELK HI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CUTTING EDGE AGGREGA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Ensign US Southern D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC is the #178 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($16,136).

How Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC Compares

Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC's 3.33 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 (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-03-26

Last Inspection

2024-03-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,379

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $5,379 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

10

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

$35,125

Current Penalty Amount

$16,136

Penalty Reduction

54.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,989 from the initial assessment of $35,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 10 3.1
Total Penalty $16,136 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,379 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,136 here).

True Organic Products, INC $16,100 CA Packway Materials, INC. $15,985 CA Swenson Granite Company LLC $16,300 VT Signal Hill Petroleum $15,950 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Lhoist North America of Arizona, INC. 3 insp. Salinas, CA Weimer and Sons, INC. 3 insp. Oroville, CA Bigard & Huggard Drilling INC 3 insp. MT Pleasant, MI Cold Spring Granite Company 3 insp. Raymond, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Katco Vacuum Truck Service
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0 inspections $0
Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC
Midland, TX
3 inspections $16,149
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO.
Midland, TX
3 inspections $16,152
Eog Resources, INC.
Smiley, TX
2 inspections $16,103
True Organic Products, INC
Helm, CA
2 inspections $16,100

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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 Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 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 Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC have? ▼
Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,136.
How many OSHA inspections has Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC had? ▼
Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-03-26 and the most recent on 2024-03-26. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC? ▼
Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC has been assessed $16,136 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,125 (a 54.1% reduction).
What industry does Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC operate in? ▼
Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC 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 Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC ranks #22,223 (the top quarter 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 Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC's total OSHA penalty of $16,136 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bison Drilling & Field Services LLC in Midland, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $16,149 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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