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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pyote, TX

Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC ranks #59,057 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$4,400
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers

Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC in Pyote, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,057 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Enterprise Hydrocarbons L.P. in Elmendorf, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,400 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$4,400 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTWIN PINES MINERALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GABILAN ROCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CUSTOM CRUSHING INDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCKIES RESOURCES HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NOW OR NEVER TRUCKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STERLING DRILLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JWS OF NEW MEXICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LHOIST NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LARIAT SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOS SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEAM SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BASIC ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A-1 GRIT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4D/K ENVIRONMENTAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STEWART BROTHERS DRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MRC ROCK & SAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TUG HILL OPERATING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BIO GYP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DCP MIDSTREAM, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Horizontal Well Dril…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC ranks #514 at $4,400 current penalty.

How Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC Compares

Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC's 3.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-27

Last Inspection

2014-02-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,200 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$11,900

Current Penalty Amount

$4,400

Penalty Reduction

63.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,500 from the initial assessment of $11,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 7 3.1
Total Penalty $4,400 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,200 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,400 here).

Summit Drilling CO., INC. $4,400 KS Sterling Drilling Company $4,410 KS Mountain West Oil Field Services & Supply, INC. $4,410 CO Rockpile Well Services, LLC $4,437 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Twin Pines Minerals LLC 2 insp. Ione, CA Gabilan Rock, INC. 2 insp. Paicines, CA Custom Crushing Industries INC. 2 insp. Meadow Vista, CA Rockies Resources Holdings, LLC 2 insp. Wright, WY

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Enterprise Hydrocarbons L.P.
Elmendorf, TX
2 inspections $4,400
Summit Drilling CO., INC.
Wellington, KS
2 inspections $4,400
Sterling Drilling Company
Attica, KS
2 inspections $4,410
Mountain West Oil Field Services & Supply, INC.
Hereford, CO
2 inspections $4,410
Wolf Pack Rentals LLC
Pecos, TX
2 inspections $4,390

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What to do with this record

Use Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC'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 Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC have? ▼
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC had? ▼
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-27 and the most recent on 2014-02-27. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC? ▼
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC has been assessed $4,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,900 (a 63.0% reduction).
Does Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC has 2 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 Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC operate in? ▼
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC 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 Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC ranks #59,057 (the lower half 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 Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,400 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, Enterprise Hydrocarbons L.P. in Elmendorf, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $4,400 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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