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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Drytown, CA

Horse Shoe a Mining INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Horse Shoe a Mining INC ranks #77,925 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 11 violations across 10 inspections.

Lower half by penalty18% serious
$1,845
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#77,925
of 99,447 penalized employers

Horse Shoe a Mining INC in Drytown, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,845. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Horse Shoe a Mining INC 10 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.1 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,925 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 runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sagebrush Oilfield Services, Inc. in Mangum, OK is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.1
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#77,925
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (1.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Horse Shoe a Mining INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Horse Shoe a Mining INC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,845 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Horse Shoe a Mining INC.

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Horse Shoe a Mining INC has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Horse Shoe a Mining INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Horse Shoe a Mining INC is the #686 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($1,845).

How Horse Shoe a Mining INC Compares

Horse Shoe a Mining INC's 1.10 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-11-03

Last Inspection

2025-05-02

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$185

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 10 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.1 violations per visit. That's $185 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$2,745

Current Penalty Amount

$1,845

Penalty Reduction

32.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $2,745. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

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

Metric Horse Shoe a Mining INC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.2
Violations 11 3.1
Total Penalty $1,845 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $185 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Horse Shoe a Mining INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,845 here).

Pioneer Energy Services CORP. $1,841 TX American Bentonite International, INC. $1,825 IL Cunningham Energy LLC $1,890 WV Patterson-Uti Drilling Company, LLC $1,890 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC 11 insp. Nikiski, AK Cactus Drilling Company, LLC 8 insp. Pecos, TX Xto Energy INC 12 insp. Nikiski, AK Shell Oil Products U.S. 8 insp. Anacortes, WA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pioneer Energy Services CORP.
Pecos, TX
3 inspections $1,841
Sagebrush Oilfield Services, Inc.
Mangum, OK
0 inspections $0
American Bentonite International, INC.
Rockford, IL
3 inspections $1,825
Brubaker-Mann, INC.
Barstow, CA
16 inspections $1,820
Omya California INC
Lucerne Valley, CA
4 inspections $1,875

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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 Horse Shoe a Mining INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Horse Shoe a Mining INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 11 violations across 10 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 Horse Shoe a Mining INC have? ▼
Horse Shoe a Mining INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,845.
How many OSHA inspections has Horse Shoe a Mining INC had? ▼
Horse Shoe a Mining INC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-03 and the most recent on 2025-05-02. This averages 1.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Horse Shoe a Mining INC? ▼
Horse Shoe a Mining INC has been assessed $1,845 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,745 (a 32.8% reduction).
Does Horse Shoe a Mining INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Horse Shoe a Mining INC 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 Horse Shoe a Mining INC operate in? ▼
Horse Shoe a Mining INC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212319). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Horse Shoe a Mining INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Horse Shoe a Mining INC ranks #77,925 (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 Horse Shoe a Mining INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Horse Shoe a Mining INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,845 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sagebrush Oilfield Services, Inc. in Mangum, 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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