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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Great Bend, KS

Klima Well Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Klima Well Service, INC. ranks #14,918 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$23,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,918
of 99,447 penalized employers

Klima Well Service, INC. in Great Bend, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Klima Well Service, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,918 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, SKYY Drilling, LLC in El Dorado, KS is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,100 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#14,918
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Klima Well Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Klima Well Service, INC. runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$23,000 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Klima Well Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.001.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHELMERICH & PAYNE DR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MURFIN DRILLING CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NUGENT STEEL AND SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LIGHT TOWER RENTALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PATTERSON-UTI DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALPENA AGGREGATE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VIBORG SAND & GRAVEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER DRILLING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PERMIAN SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VIBORG SAND & GRAVEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0C&J ENERGY SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HANSON AGGREGATES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEVON ENERGY CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KUUKPIK DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STALLION OIL FIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ENVIRONMENTAL SOIL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A TEICHERT & SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH COUNTY SAND AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Klima Well Service, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Klima Well Service, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Klima Well Service, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Klima Well Service, INC. ranks #116 at $23,000 current penalty.

How Klima Well Service, INC. Compares

Klima Well Service, INC.'s 3.00 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-02

Last Inspection

2015-07-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $11,500 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$30,000

Current Penalty Amount

$23,000

Penalty Reduction

23.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,000 from the initial assessment of $30,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Klima Well Service, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Klima Well Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 6 3.1
Total Penalty $23,000 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,500 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Klima Well Service, INC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,000 here).

Citadel Drilling $23,000 TX National Cement Company of California $23,020 CA Mitsubishi Cement Corporation $23,045 CA Griffith Company $22,885 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Helmerich & Payne Drilling 2 insp. Pecos, TX Murfin Drilling CO. INC. 2 insp. Cheyenne Wells, CO Nugent Steel and Supply Company, INC. 2 insp. Port Allen, LA Light Tower Rentals INC. 2 insp. Pecos, TX

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Citadel Drilling
Pecos, TX
2 inspections $23,000
National Cement Company of California
Lebec, CA
4 inspections $23,020
Mitsubishi Cement Corporation
Lucerne Valley, CA
14 inspections $23,045
SKYY Drilling, LLC
El Dorado, KS
2 inspections $23,100
Griffith Company
Lebec, CA
14 inspections $22,885

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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 Klima Well Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Klima Well Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Klima Well Service, INC. have? ▼
Klima Well Service, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Klima Well Service, INC. had? ▼
Klima Well Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-02 and the most recent on 2015-07-02. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Klima Well Service, INC.? ▼
Klima Well Service, INC. has been assessed $23,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,000 (a 23.3% reduction).
Does Klima Well Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Klima Well Service, INC. has 4 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 Klima Well Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Klima Well Service, INC. 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 Klima Well Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Klima Well Service, INC. ranks #14,918 (the top quarter 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 Klima Well Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Klima Well Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,000 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, SKYY Drilling, LLC in El Dorado, KS is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $23,100 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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