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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · West Branch, MI

Environmental Soil Recovery Limited

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Environmental Soil Recovery Limited ranks #88,440 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$840
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,440
of 99,447 penalized employers

Environmental Soil Recovery Limited in West Branch, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $840. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Environmental Soil Recovery Limited 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,440 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Calmat CO in Chula Vista, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $840 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#88,440
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Environmental Soil Recovery Limited runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$840 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Environmental Soil Recovery Limited.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMURFIN DRILLING CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENSIGN US SOUTHERN D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTERN WELL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOSSIL DRILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR READY MIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIT DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HESS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ABRAXAS PETROLEUM CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MDC ENERGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEVON ENERGY CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COG OPERATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RANCH ROCK CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SIGNAL HILL PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DESTA DRILLING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL OILWELL DHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HORIZON ENERGY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ENTERPRISE HYDROCARB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RIO TINTO MINERALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MURFIN DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Environmental Soil R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Environmental Soil Recovery Limited has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Environmental Soil Recovery Limited in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Environmental Soil Recovery Limited is the #838 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($840).

How Environmental Soil Recovery Limited Compares

Environmental Soil Recovery Limited's 0.50 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 below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-06-13

Last Inspection

2022-01-12

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$420

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $420 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$840

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $560 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Environmental Soil Recovery Limited compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Environmental Soil Recovery Limited Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $840 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $420 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Environmental Soil Recovery Limited, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($840 here).

Calmat CO $840 CA Calmat CO. $840 CA A. Teichert & Son, INC. $835 CA Best Rock Quarry, INC. $845 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Murfin Drilling CO. INC. 2 insp. Scott City, KS Ensign US Southern Drilling LLC 2 insp. Coyanosa, TX Western Well Service, LLC. 2 insp. Ness City, KS Fossil Drilling, INC. 2 insp. Kiowa, KS

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Calmat CO
Chula Vista, CA
8 inspections $840
Calmat CO.
Irwindale, CA
2 inspections $840
A. Teichert & Son, INC.
Tracy, CA
3 inspections $835
Best Rock Quarry, INC.
Barstow, CA
4 inspections $845
HI-Grade Materials CO.
29 Palms, CA
3 inspections $850

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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 Environmental Soil Recovery Limited safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Environmental Soil Recovery Limited's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Environmental Soil Recovery Limited have? ▼
Environmental Soil Recovery Limited has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $840.
How many OSHA inspections has Environmental Soil Recovery Limited had? ▼
Environmental Soil Recovery Limited has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-13 and the most recent on 2022-01-12. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Environmental Soil Recovery Limited? ▼
Environmental Soil Recovery Limited has been assessed $840 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Environmental Soil Recovery Limited have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Environmental Soil Recovery Limited has 1 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 Environmental Soil Recovery Limited operate in? ▼
Environmental Soil Recovery Limited operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Environmental Soil Recovery Limited rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Environmental Soil Recovery Limited ranks #88,440 (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 Environmental Soil Recovery Limited's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Environmental Soil Recovery Limited's total OSHA penalty of $840 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Calmat CO in Chula Vista, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $840 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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