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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Knott, TX

Felderhoff Brothers Drilling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Felderhoff Brothers Drilling ranks #67,640 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$3,060
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Felderhoff Brothers Drilling in Knott, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,060. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Felderhoff Brothers Drilling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,640 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Superior Ready Mix Concrete L.P. in San Marcos, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $3,065 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#67,640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Felderhoff Brothers Drilling compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Felderhoff Brothers Drilling runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$3,060 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Felderhoff Brothers Drilling.

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Felderhoff Brothers Drilling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Felderhoff Brothers Drilling in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Felderhoff Brothers Drilling sits at penalty rank #589 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($3,060 assessed).

How Felderhoff Brothers Drilling Compares

Felderhoff Brothers Drilling's 3.00 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-06

Last Inspection

2013-11-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,530

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,530 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$5,100

Current Penalty Amount

$3,060

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,040 from the initial assessment of $5,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Felderhoff Brothers Drilling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $3,060 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,530 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,060 here).

Superior Ready Mix Concrete L.P. $3,065 CA Foothill Materials, INC. $3,055 CA D/K Environmental $3,035 CA Syar Industries, INC. $3,085 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

West Bay Exploration Company 2 insp. Clare, MI CMC Ready Mix LLC 2 insp. Saratoga Springs, UT Safety Plus USA LLC 2 insp. Fay, OK Deep Rock Energy Corporation 2 insp. Kinmundy, IL

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Superior Ready Mix Concrete L.P.
San Marcos, CA
8 inspections $3,065
Foothill Materials, INC.
Valley Springs, CA
10 inspections $3,055
D/K Environmental
Vernon, CA
2 inspections $3,035
Syar Industries, INC.
Vallejo, CA
7 inspections $3,085
Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest INC
Santee, CA
6 inspections $3,090

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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 Felderhoff Brothers Drilling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Felderhoff Brothers Drilling's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Felderhoff Brothers Drilling have? ▼
Felderhoff Brothers Drilling has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,060.
How many OSHA inspections has Felderhoff Brothers Drilling had? ▼
Felderhoff Brothers Drilling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-06 and the most recent on 2013-11-06. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Felderhoff Brothers Drilling? ▼
Felderhoff Brothers Drilling has been assessed $3,060 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,100 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Felderhoff Brothers Drilling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Felderhoff Brothers Drilling has 2 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 Felderhoff Brothers Drilling operate in? ▼
Felderhoff Brothers Drilling 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 Felderhoff Brothers Drilling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Felderhoff Brothers Drilling ranks #67,640 (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 Felderhoff Brothers Drilling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Felderhoff Brothers Drilling's total OSHA penalty of $3,060 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, Superior Ready Mix Concrete L.P. in San Marcos, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $3,065 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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