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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Craig, CO

Herod Industries INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Herod Industries INC. ranks #25,347 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$14,280
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#25,347
of 99,447 penalized employers

Herod Industries INC. in Craig, CO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Herod Industries INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,347 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, BP Exploration (Alaska) INC in Prudhoe Bay, AK is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $14,326 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#25,347
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Herod Industries INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Herod Industries INC. runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$14,280 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Herod Industries INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAKITA DRILLING USA C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TANMAR COMPANIES, L.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CALPORTLAND COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KEY ENERGY SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EOG RESOURCES, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CALPORTLAND COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ROBERTSONS READY MIX, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BECKMAN PRODUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WEST COAST ROCK & SAND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BALDWIN CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HOPPES CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4A TEICHERT & SON INC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LEMONCOVE GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LIME MOUNTAIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ADIRONDACK NATURAL S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HANSON AGGREGATES MI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BLUE MOUNTAIN MINERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INDIAN HILL PROCESSING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ACE COGENERATION COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Herod Industries INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Herod Industries INC. has 3 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.

Herod Industries INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Herod Industries INC. sits at penalty rank #210 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($14,280 assessed).

How Herod Industries INC. Compares

Herod Industries INC.'s 2.00 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-01-04

Last Inspection

2014-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,760

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,760 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$14,280

Current Penalty Amount

$14,280

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Herod Industries INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $14,280 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,760 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,280 here).

BP Exploration (Alaska) INC $14,326 AK Eog Resources, INC. $14,200 TX Bankston Creek Land Trust $14,400 IL Sendero Drilling Company LLC. $14,437 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Akita Drilling USA CORP. 3 insp. Pecos, TX Tanmar Companies, L.L.C. 3 insp. Midland, TX Calportland Company INC 3 insp. Apple Valley, CA Key Energy Services, LLC 3 insp. Hobbs, NM

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Talbot Construction Inc
Suwanee, GA
0 inspections $0
BP Exploration (Alaska) INC
Prudhoe Bay, AK
7 inspections $14,326
Highlands Drilling LLC
Charleston, WV
0 inspections $0
Eog Resources, INC.
Gonzales, TX
2 inspections $14,200
Bankston Creek Land Trust
Norris City, IL
2 inspections $14,400

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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 Herod Industries INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Herod Industries INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Herod Industries INC. have? ▼
Herod Industries INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,280.
How many OSHA inspections has Herod Industries INC. had? ▼
Herod Industries INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-04 and the most recent on 2014-01-23. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Herod Industries INC.? ▼
Herod Industries INC. has been assessed $14,280 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Herod Industries INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Herod Industries INC. has 3 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 Herod Industries INC. operate in? ▼
Herod Industries INC. 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 Herod Industries INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Herod Industries INC. ranks #25,347 (the top quarter 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 Herod Industries INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Herod Industries INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,280 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, BP Exploration (Alaska) INC in Prudhoe Bay, AK is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $14,326 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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