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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Pecos, TX

Light Tower Rentals INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Light Tower Rentals INC. ranks #49,236 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$6,200
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,236
of 99,447 penalized employers

Light Tower Rentals INC. in Pecos, TX 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: $6,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Light Tower Rentals INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,236 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Lost Ridge Mining in Prestonsburg, KY is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#49,236
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 Light Tower Rentals INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Light Tower Rentals 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

$6,200 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Light Tower Rentals INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOMPLETE ENERGY SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KLIMA WELL SERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BAILER OIL COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SEDULI SUTTER OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HANSON AGGREGATES WE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JF ACQUISITION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WESTERN TRANSPORTATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AGG TECH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALPORTLAND COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BRANSON ENTERPRISE I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC CUSTOM MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRESSURE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VINEYARD ROCK PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WILDCAT WIRELINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALMAT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAKER HUGHES OILFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRIGADE ENERGY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRILOBITE TESTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Light Tower Rentals …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Light Tower Rentals INC. 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.

Light Tower Rentals INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Light Tower Rentals INC. ranks #425 at $6,200 current penalty.

How Light Tower Rentals INC. Compares

Light Tower Rentals INC.'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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-07

Last Inspection

2014-02-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,100 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$9,700

Current Penalty Amount

$6,200

Penalty Reduction

36.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,500 from the initial assessment of $9,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Light Tower Rentals INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Light Tower Rentals INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 3 3.1
Total Penalty $6,200 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,100 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Light Tower Rentals INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,200 here).

Alpha Dyno Nobel $6,225 CA Evans Energy Development, INC. $6,300 KS Barney Northcote, Incorporated $6,360 CA Atlantic Recovery Services INC $6,029 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Complete Energy Services, INC. 2 insp. Briggsdale, CO Klima Well Service, INC. 2 insp. Great Bend, KS Vulcan Materials Company 2 insp. Half Moon Bay, CA Bailer Oil Company LLC 2 insp. Birch Run, MI

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sydney Peak Stone
Ridgecrest, CA
0 inspections $0
Lost Ridge Mining
Prestonsburg, KY
0 inspections $0
Alpha Dyno Nobel
Mojave, CA
2 inspections $6,225
Ultra Pipeline, LLC
Beech Creek, PA
0 inspections $0
Psi Oilfield Services, LLC.
Midland, TX
2 inspections $6,155

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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 Light Tower Rentals INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Light Tower Rentals INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Light Tower Rentals INC. have? ▼
Light Tower Rentals INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Light Tower Rentals INC. had? ▼
Light Tower Rentals INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-07 and the most recent on 2014-02-26. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Light Tower Rentals INC.? ▼
Light Tower Rentals INC. has been assessed $6,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,700 (a 36.1% reduction).
Does Light Tower Rentals INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Light Tower Rentals INC. has 1 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 Light Tower Rentals INC. operate in? ▼
Light Tower Rentals 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 Light Tower Rentals INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Light Tower Rentals INC. ranks #49,236 (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 Light Tower Rentals INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Light Tower Rentals INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,200 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lost Ridge Mining in Prestonsburg, KY 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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