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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Tionesta, PA

Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC ranks #38,683 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty92% serious
$8,840
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,683
of 99,447 penalized employers

Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC in Tionesta, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,840. 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 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,683 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. in Alice, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#38,683
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$8,840 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both1.92.022.02.0010.52131.542OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEXTERRAN ENERGY SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TRK ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BIGARD & HUGGARD DRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIERRA HAMILTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PATRIOT RESOURCES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FORREST SMITH DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TMG SERVICE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40PRADON CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GRIST CREEK AGGREGAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TESCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARKLATX OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HANSON AGGREGATES MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHASTA RANCH ESTATES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAL ROCK PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RENTRAC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LEMON COVE GRANITE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WOOD GROUP USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEVON ENERGY PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0IMPACT WATER TRANSFER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Horizontal Well Dril…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC is the #311 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($8,840).

How Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC Compares

Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC's 6.00 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-04

Last Inspection

2010-05-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,420

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $4,420 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$14,400

Current Penalty Amount

$8,840

Penalty Reduction

38.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,560 from the initial assessment of $14,400. 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 12 3.1
Total Penalty $8,840 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,420 $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 PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,840 here).

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. INC. $8,862 TX Hoppes Construction, LLC $8,771 TX North Valley Rock LLC $8,705 CA Viking Drilling, LLC $9,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Exterran Energy Solutions, LLP 2 insp. Alleyton, TX TRK Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Greeley, CO Bigard & Huggard Drilling 2 insp. Harrison, MI Sierra Hamilton 2 insp. Elmore City, OK

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

USA Compression
Canonsburg, PA
0 inspections $0
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. INC.
Pecos, TX
5 inspections $8,862
Emerging Science and Technologies Gruop, Inc
Dodge City, KS
0 inspections $0
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Alice, TX
0 inspections $0
Hoppes Construction, LLC
Pecos, TX
3 inspections $8,771

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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 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 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC have? ▼
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,840.
How many OSHA inspections has Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC had? ▼
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-04 and the most recent on 2010-05-04. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC? ▼
Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC has been assessed $8,840 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,400 (a 38.6% reduction).
Does Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Horizontal Well Drillers, LLC has 11 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 #38,683 (the upper 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 $8,840 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. in Alice, TX 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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