Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Canadian, TX

King Well Service

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $11,480 in back wages owed to 48 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 0
OSHA inspections: $11,480
Back wages owed

King Well Service in Canadian, TX has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About King Well Service

King Well Service in Canadian, TX has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Aaa Well Service, LLC in Pecos, TX has 2 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against King Well Service to date. The Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average runs $4,394 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $11,480 in back wages owed to 48 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$11,480

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$239

Avg Back Wages per Case

$11,480

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that King Well Service owed $11,480 in back wages to 48 employees across 1 case and 49 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How King Well Service compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	King Well Service	Industry Avg
Inspections	0	2.2
Violations	0	3.1
Total Penalty	$0	$4,394
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,034

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has King Well Service been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against King Well Service, resulting in $11,480 in back wages owed to 48 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does King Well Service operate in? ▼

King Well Service operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,359 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,096 total OSHA inspections and $10.36M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if King Well Service owes me wages? ▼

If you believe King Well Service owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $11,480 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does King Well Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

King Well Service's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,394 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aaa Well Service, LLC in Pecos, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $11,481 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.