Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pyote, TX

Halcon Operating CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Halcon Operating CO., INC. ranks #94,816 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 penalty0% serious
$374
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,816
of 99,447 penalized employers

Halcon Operating CO., INC. in Pyote, TX 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: $374. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Halcon Operating CO., INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #94,816 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Cal Grade INC in Niland, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $375 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#94,816
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 Halcon Operating CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Halcon Operating CO., INC. runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$374 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Halcon Operating CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTH COUNTY SAND AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERCER FRASER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GEO DRILLING FLUIDS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEWBOURNE OIL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OXY USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BOSQUE DISPOSAL SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CAPSTAR DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JRH CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHEFFLER NORTHWEST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LADD READY MIXED CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALPORTLAND COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STANDARD INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BASIC ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SELECT ENERGY SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRECISION PLUGGING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AGGRECON LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TIGERSUL PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TOTEM WELL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BASIC ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Halcon Operating CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Halcon Operating CO., INC. 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.

Halcon Operating CO., INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Halcon Operating CO., INC. is the #976 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($374).

How Halcon Operating CO., INC. Compares

Halcon Operating CO., INC.'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 (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-04-27

Last Inspection

2024-03-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$187

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $187 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

1

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

$623

Current Penalty Amount

$374

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $249 from the initial assessment of $623. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Halcon Operating CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 1 3.1
Total Penalty $374 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $187 $2,042

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Halcon Operating CO., INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Halcon Operating CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Halcon Operating CO., INC. have?
Halcon Operating CO., INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $374.
How many OSHA inspections has Halcon Operating CO., INC. had?
Halcon Operating CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-27 and the most recent on 2024-03-25. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Halcon Operating CO., INC.?
Halcon Operating CO., INC. has been assessed $374 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $623 (a 40.0% reduction).
What industry does Halcon Operating CO., INC. operate in?
Halcon Operating CO., 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 Halcon Operating CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Halcon Operating CO., INC. ranks #94,816 (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 Halcon Operating CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Halcon Operating CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $374 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, Cal Grade INC in Niland, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $375 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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