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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Nikiski, AK

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hilcorp Alaska, LLC has a mixed safety record: 21 violations across 11 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty19% serious
$55,419
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#4,374
of 100,495 penalized employers

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC in Nikiski, AK has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,419. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hilcorp Alaska, LLC 11 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MCADA Drilling Fluids Incorporated in Kingsville, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection
19.0%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Hilcorp Alaska, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hilcorp Alaska, LLC runs far above peers (12.6x 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

$55,419 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,419) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,419 $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

What the Data Says About Hilcorp Alaska, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Hilcorp Alaska, LLC in Nikiski, AK includes 11 OSHA inspections and 21 violations, translating to 1.91 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (19.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $65,358 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $55,419 - a 15.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,038. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer, this record runs far above peers (12.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-07-12 to 2021-02-04, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2012-07-12

Last Inspection

2021-02-04

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,038

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,034

What this shows 11 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $5,038 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,034.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

19.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

81.0% 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

$65,358

Current Penalty Amount

$55,419

Penalty Reduction

15.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,939 from the initial assessment of $65,358. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Hilcorp Alaska, LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hilcorp Alaska, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.2
Violations 21 3.1
Total Penalty $55,419 $4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,038 $2,034
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilcorp Alaska, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hilcorp Alaska, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 21 violations across 11 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 Hilcorp Alaska, LLC have? ▼
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,419.
How many OSHA inspections has Hilcorp Alaska, LLC had? ▼
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-12 and the most recent on 2021-02-04. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hilcorp Alaska, LLC? ▼
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC has been assessed $55,419 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $65,358 (a 15.2% reduction).
Does Hilcorp Alaska, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hilcorp Alaska, LLC 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 Hilcorp Alaska, LLC operate in? ▼
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213111). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.
How does Hilcorp Alaska, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $55,419 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer (12.6x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, MCADA Drilling Fluids Incorporated in Kingsville, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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