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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Orla, TX

Independence Contract Drilling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Independence Contract Drilling, INC. ranks #47,508 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$6,565
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#47,508
of 99,447 penalized employers

Independence Contract Drilling, INC. in Orla, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,565. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Independence Contract Drilling, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,508 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Native Oil Field Services in Hondo, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#47,508
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Independence Contract Drilling, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$6,565 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Independence Contract Drilling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEST COAST AGGREGATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MOBILE ABRASIVES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HANSON AGGREGATES WE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CANNON ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NEW DOMINION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2IMERYS MINERALS CALI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ROBERTSON'S READY MI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WEST COAST AGGREGATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NORCAL SAND & ROCK, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GEORGE REED INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PROTECH MINERALS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15R. & J. JOY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0JF SHEA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOMONT OIL COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RIVERSIDE MILLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6UNITED STATES GYPSUM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SAN RAFAEL ROCK QUAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MAGNA ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18Independence Contrac…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Independence Contract Drilling, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Independence Contract Drilling, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Independence Contract Drilling, INC. ranks #407 at $6,565 current penalty.

How Independence Contract Drilling, INC. Compares

Independence Contract Drilling, INC.'s 1.00 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 (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-11-17

Last Inspection

2023-04-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,188 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$8,628

Current Penalty Amount

$6,565

Penalty Reduction

23.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,063 from the initial assessment of $8,628. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Independence Contract Drilling, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Independence Contract Drilling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 3 3.1
Total Penalty $6,565 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,188 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Independence Contract Drilling, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,565 here).

Western States Wholesale INC $6,565 CA Elite Energy Services, LLC $6,563 LA Bo Dean CO., INC. $6,580 CA Stratnor Strategic Northern $6,519 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

West Coast Aggregates Supply INC. 3 insp. Thermal, CA Mobile Abrasives, INC. 3 insp. Mobile, AL Hanson Aggregates West INC 3 insp. Clayton, CA Cannon Electric 3 insp. Detroit, MI

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Western States Wholesale INC
Adelanto, CA
3 inspections $6,565
Native Oil Field Services
Hondo, TX
0 inspections $0
Elite Energy Services, LLC
Houma, LA
2 inspections $6,563
Kyle Erwin Construction
San Angelo, TX
0 inspections $0
Bo Dean CO., INC.
Santa Rosa, CA
9 inspections $6,580

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What to do with this record

Use Independence Contract Drilling, INC.'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 Independence Contract Drilling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Independence Contract Drilling, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections. 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 Independence Contract Drilling, INC. have? ▼
Independence Contract Drilling, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,565.
How many OSHA inspections has Independence Contract Drilling, INC. had? ▼
Independence Contract Drilling, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-11-17 and the most recent on 2023-04-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Independence Contract Drilling, INC.? ▼
Independence Contract Drilling, INC. has been assessed $6,565 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,628 (a 23.9% reduction).
What industry does Independence Contract Drilling, INC. operate in? ▼
Independence Contract Drilling, INC. 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 Independence Contract Drilling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Independence Contract Drilling, INC. ranks #47,508 (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 Independence Contract Drilling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Independence Contract Drilling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,565 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Native Oil Field Services in Hondo, 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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