Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Artesia, NM

JWS of New Mexico

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), JWS of New Mexico ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,750
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

JWS of New Mexico in Artesia, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected JWS of New Mexico 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,998 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, Superior Ready Mix in El Cajon, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,750 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How JWS of New Mexico compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows JWS of New Mexico 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 JWS of New Mexico.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BILL BARRETT CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TWIN PINES MINERALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NOBLE DRILLING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOND-COAT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HORIZONTAL WELL DRIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TANMAR COMPANIES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GABILAN ROCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CUSTOM CRUSHING INDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCANDRILL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NABORS DRILLING USA LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROCKIES RESOURCES HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACK MARLIN ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NOW OR NEVER TRUCKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STERLING DRILLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LHOIST NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CIMAREX ENERGY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JWS of New Mexico, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
JWS of New Mexico has 2 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.

JWS of New Mexico in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, JWS of New Mexico ranks #692 at $1,750 current penalty.

How JWS of New Mexico Compares

JWS of New Mexico's 1.50 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 runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-12-03

Last Inspection

2025-02-18

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $875 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$1,750

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How JWS of New Mexico compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric JWS of New Mexico Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 3 3.1
Total Penalty $1,750 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $875 $2,042

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for JWS of New Mexico, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 JWS of New Mexico safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, JWS of New Mexico's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 JWS of New Mexico have?
JWS of New Mexico has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has JWS of New Mexico had?
JWS of New Mexico has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-03 and the most recent on 2025-02-18. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for JWS of New Mexico?
JWS of New Mexico has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties.
Does JWS of New Mexico have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. JWS of New Mexico 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 JWS of New Mexico operate in?
JWS of New Mexico operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does JWS of New Mexico rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, JWS of New Mexico ranks #78,998 (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 JWS of New Mexico's safety record compare to industry average?
JWS of New Mexico's total OSHA penalty of $1,750 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, Superior Ready Mix in El Cajon, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $1,750 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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