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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Prudhoe Bay, AK

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hilcorp Alaska, LLC ranks #937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 13 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty50% serious
$147,773
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC in Prudhoe Bay, AK has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $147,773. 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 13 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 (5.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Edge Services Inc. in Woodward, OK is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (32.6x 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

$147,773 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($147,773) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $147,773 $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 Hilcorp Alaska, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both10.811.91314.115.25.513.521.529.537.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALMAT CO, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 7GLOBAL PUMICE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 25SPECIALTY MINERALS I…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 31PLYMOUTH SAND & GRAVEL, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 17ORIGINAL SIXTEEN TO …, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 10SUTTER GOLD MINING C…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 8WESTERN MESQUITE MIN…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 13HOLLIDAY ROCK COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 34GRIFFITH COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 16CALPORTLAND COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9PACIFIC AGGREGATES I…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 13MITSUBISHI CEMENT CO…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 20PACIFIC ROCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 10ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 16GRANITE ROCK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 22BCJ SAND AND ROCK INC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 36CHILI BAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 20COACHELLA VALLEY AGG…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 16HANSEN BROS. ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 12UNITED STATES GYPSUM…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 18Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 30
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Hilcorp Alaska, LLC sits at penalty rank #3 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($147,773 assessed).

How Hilcorp Alaska, LLC Compares

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC's 2.31 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 (32.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2015-07-27

Last Inspection

2024-06-07

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,367

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 13 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $11,367 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.3% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

46.7% 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

$214,211

Current Penalty Amount

$147,773

Penalty Reduction

31.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $66,438 from the initial assessment of $214,211. 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 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hilcorp Alaska, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.2
Violations 30 3.1
Total Penalty $147,773 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,367 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($147,773 here).

Mills Well Service, INC. $151,000 OK Lehigh Southwest Cement Company $99,100 CA Mmi Services, INC. $95,900 CA TMG Service Company, LLC $94,668 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

Calmat CO 13 insp. Irwindale, CA Global Pumice, LLC 13 insp. Olancha, CA Specialty Minerals INC. 13 insp. Lucerne Valley, CA Plymouth Sand & Gravel 13 insp. Plymouth, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mills Well Service, INC.
Wewoka, OK
2 inspections $151,000
American Drilling Corporation
Greenacres, WA
0 inspections $0
Eureka Resources LLC
Wysox, PA
6 inspections $92,250
NexTier
Dickinson, ND
0 inspections $0
Edge Services Inc.
Woodward, OK
0 inspections $0

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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 Hilcorp Alaska, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hilcorp Alaska, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 13 inspections, including 15 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 30 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $147,773.
How many OSHA inspections has Hilcorp Alaska, LLC had? ▼
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-27 and the most recent on 2024-06-07. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hilcorp Alaska, LLC? ▼
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC has been assessed $147,773 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $214,211 (a 31.0% reduction).
Does Hilcorp Alaska, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hilcorp Alaska, LLC has 15 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 211120). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hilcorp Alaska, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hilcorp Alaska, LLC ranks #937 (the top 1% 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 Hilcorp Alaska, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $147,773 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (32.6x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Edge Services Inc. in Woodward, OK 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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