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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pecos, TX

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. ranks #3,700 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty50% serious
$62,587
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#3,700
of 99,447 penalized employers

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. in Pecos, TX has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $62,587. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. 7 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.1 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,700 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Liberty Oilfield Services INC. in Henderson, CO is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $63,000 in current penalties.

1.1
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#3,700
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.1 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 Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. runs far above peers (13.8x 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

$62,587 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($62,587) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $62,587 $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 Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHI-GRADE MATERIALS CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17UNITED ROCK PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25BUTTE EQUIPMENT RENT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1QUALITY AGGREGATES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23PORTERVILLE ROCK & R…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1SIERRA ROCK PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9Molycorp Minerals, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 107/11 MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14HAHM INTERNATIONAL I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16H. M. HOLLOWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0FRANK B MARKS & SON …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4JAXON ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6BIG OX ENERGY SIOUXL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19ENNISS INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4OHE SAND & GRAVEL INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2ENI PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10SUPERIOR READY MIX C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14CHANDLER AGGREGATES …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14SEARLES VALLEY MINER…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10Helmerich & Payne In…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. sits at penalty rank #22 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($62,587 assessed).

How Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. Compares

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO.'s 1.14 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 far above peers (13.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2012-08-28

Last Inspection

2024-08-09

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,941

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 7 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.1 violations per visit. That's $8,941 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$65,533

Current Penalty Amount

$62,587

Penalty Reduction

4.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,946 from the initial assessment of $65,533. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.2
Violations 8 3.1
Total Penalty $62,587 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,941 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($62,587 here).

HI-Grade Materials CO. $62,415 CA Liberty Oilfield Services INC. $63,000 CO U.S. Borax INC. $63,235 CA Warrior Energy Services Corporation $59,400 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

HI-Grade Materials CO. 7 insp. Indio, CA United Rock Products CORP. 7 insp. Irwindale, CA Butte Equipment Rentals, INC 7 insp. Georgetown, CA Quality Aggregates 7 insp. Jurupa Valley, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

HI-Grade Materials CO.
Indio, CA
7 inspections $62,415
Double K Drilling, LLC
Pecos, TX
3 inspections $62,400
Loma Rentals
Fort Worth, TX
0 inspections $0
Liberty Oilfield Services INC.
Henderson, CO
2 inspections $63,000
U.S. Borax INC.
Boron, CA
21 inspections $63,235

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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 Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 7 inspections, including 4 serious violations. 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 Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. have? ▼
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $62,587.
How many OSHA inspections has Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. had? ▼
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-28 and the most recent on 2024-08-09. This averages 1.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO.? ▼
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. has been assessed $62,587 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $65,533 (a 4.5% reduction).
Does Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. has 4 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 Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. operate in? ▼
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. 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 Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. ranks #3,700 (the top 5% 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 Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $62,587 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (13.8x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Liberty Oilfield Services INC. in Henderson, CO is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $63,000 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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