Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pecos, TX

Key Energy Services, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Key Energy Services, LLC ranks #54,411 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,122
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#54,411
of 99,447 penalized employers

Key Energy Services, LLC in Pecos, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,122. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Key Energy Services, LLC 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,411 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Specialty Granules LLC in Ione, CA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $5,150 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#54,411
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Key Energy Services, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Key Energy Services, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$5,122 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Key Energy Services, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCLEARLAKE LAVA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8LANGLEY HILL QUARRY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2TROESH RECYCLING INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CEMEX INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10CALAVERAS MATERIALS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CYCLONE DRILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11SIERRA SILICA RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7HELMERICH & PAYNE IN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3NORTH VALLEY ROCK LL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3LUNNY GRADING & PAVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2R BROWN & SONS QUARRY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1TRANSLOAD AND LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11UDELHOVEN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CHUCK WOLF SAND & GR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0TRIANGLE ROCK PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RIDGEROCK QUARRY INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1GRANITE ROCK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5GPS RIVER ROCK PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1SHAWN BARKER CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BALDWIN CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8Key Energy Services,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3
Key Energy Services, LLC has 4 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.

Key Energy Services, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Key Energy Services, LLC ranks #468 at $5,122 current penalty.

How Key Energy Services, LLC Compares

Key Energy Services, LLC's 0.75 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-05-02

Last Inspection

2023-04-06

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,281

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,281 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

$18,514

Current Penalty Amount

$5,122

Penalty Reduction

72.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,392 from the initial assessment of $18,514. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Key Energy Services, LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Key Energy Services, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.2
Violations 3 3.1
Total Penalty $5,122 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,281 $2,042

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Key Energy Services, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,122 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

Use Key Energy Services, 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 Key Energy Services, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Key Energy Services, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Key Energy Services, LLC have?
Key Energy Services, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,122.
How many OSHA inspections has Key Energy Services, LLC had?
Key Energy Services, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-02 and the most recent on 2023-04-06. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Key Energy Services, LLC?
Key Energy Services, LLC has been assessed $5,122 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,514 (a 72.3% reduction).
Does Key Energy Services, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Key Energy Services, 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 Key Energy Services, LLC operate in?
Key Energy Services, LLC 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 Key Energy Services, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Key Energy Services, LLC ranks #54,411 (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 Key Energy Services, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Key Energy Services, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,122 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Specialty Granules LLC in Ione, CA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $5,150 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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