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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Big Spring, TX

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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OSHA penalties
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Violations cited
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OSHA inspections

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company in Big Spring, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Patterson-Uti Drilling Company, LLC in Snow Shoe, PA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
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Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOSEPH HARDESTY DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROBERTSON'S READY MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTHWIND DRILLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHERN ENERGY OPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GRANITE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HARDT DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8XTREME DRILLING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE KNIGHT DRILLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HORIZONTAL WELL DRIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4D-I AGGREGATE MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11R. & J. JOY, INC. DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARTIN MARIETTA NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SIERRA MINERALS LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CONOCO PHILLIPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRINIDAD DRILLING LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA RESOURCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STEVENS CREEK QUARRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TULLIS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Helmerich & Payne In…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

How Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company in Big Spring, TX, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company to date. The Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average runs $4,539 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-06-25

Last Inspection

2015-06-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 0 3.1
Total Penalty $0 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $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 Company, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Joseph Hardesty DBA Hardesty Sand & Gravel 2 insp. Arcata, CA Robertson's Ready Mix Holdings, LLC 2 insp. Rialto, CA Southwind Drilling, INC 2 insp. Ellis, KS Southern Energy Operating Company INC 2 insp. Milford, MI

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Robertson's Ready Mix, LTD
Cabazon, CA
4 inspections $0
Martin Marietta Northern California Aggregates, LLC
Santa Maria, CA
2 inspections $0
Patterson-Uti Drilling Company, LLC
Snow Shoe, PA
2 inspections $0
Cyclone Drilling
McGregor, ND
2 inspections $0
Sterling Drilling Company
Garden City, KS
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 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 Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company have? ▼
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company had? ▼
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-25 and the most recent on 2015-06-25. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company? ▼
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company operate in? ▼
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company 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.
How does Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Patterson-Uti Drilling Company, LLC in Snow Shoe, PA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 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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